Denise Gordy

Born: 1949-11-11

Denise Georgette Gordy is a daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and sister of Patrice and George Gordy, Jr., among others. Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle; her aunt is Anna Gordy Gaye. Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1972 with Lady Sings the Blues as a dancer in the nightclub chorus. In 1974, Gordy appeared in Black Fist and ending most recently with Toy Soldiers in 1991. Gordy also has contributed vocals to the soundtrack album for the film Black Fist, which was originally titled Bogard, as well as recording the song "Let's Do It Again" for that same movie. Gordy was married to actor Richard Lawson from December 31, 1978 until 1989. They share one child, actress Bianca Lawson. Gordy is also the biological mother of Marvin Gaye III, who was born on November 17, 1965 when she was sixteen years old. His biological father, singer Marvin Gaye, was twenty six years old and married to Gordy's aunt Anna at the time. She agreed to give birth to the child because her aunt was unable to conceive. Shortly after Marvin III's birth, Anna adopted him.


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as Angry Parent
Released: 1991-04-24

After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son...

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D.C. Cab

as Denise
Released: 1983-12-16

The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes...

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Reform School Girls

as Claudia
Released: 1986-08-22

Jenny is sent to a women's reform school. It is run by evil warden Sutter and her henchwoman...

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Getting Physical

as Video Lady #2
Released: 1984-03-20

The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young...

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Little Ladies of the Night

as Foxy Lady
Released: 1977-01-16

The sister of ex-pimp and current Los Angeles Police detective Lyle York was murdered working...

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Black Fist

as Bea
Released: 1977-08-31

To make money, a Los Angeles street-fighter goes to work for gangsters.

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My Man Adam

as Willette
Released: 1985-10-25

A young man meets the girl of his dreams, whereupon he finds himself involved in a murder mystery.

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