Delbert Reese — Nashville Character Profile

About Delbert Reese

Husband of gospel singer Linnea Reese. Hosts political organizer John Triplette for dinner and later convinces Sueleen to perform a striptease for a gala slot. Gets drunk and harasses Sueleen before Wade intervenes.

Character Facts

Played by

Ned Beatty

Appears in

Nashville (1975)

Role

Supporting

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