Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 24, 1922
Place of Birth:
Emporia, Virginia, USA
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Theresa Merritt
Biography
Theresa Merritt Hines (September 24, 1922 – June 12, 1998), known professionally as Theresa Merritt, was an American actress and singer. She's known for her role in That's My Mama (1974-1975) and for her film roles in The Wiz (1978) and Billy Madison (1995).
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dangerous Proposition | Grace |
| 1998 | Home Fries | Mrs. Vaughan |
| 1995 | Billy Madison | Juanita |
| 1990 | Voodoo Dawn | Madame Daslay |
| 1989 | Silence Like Glass | |
| 1988 | The Serpent and the Rainbow | Simone |
| 1988 | Miracle at Beekman's Place | Sarah Coleman |
| 1988 | Astonished | Ida |
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Jewel |
| 1979 | The Great Santini | Arrabella Smalls |
| 1979 | All That Jazz | Cast of NY/LA |
| 1978 | The Wiz | Aunt Em |
| 1977 | The Goodbye Girl | Mrs. Crosby |
| 1977 | Proof of the Man | Mario |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Peggy |
| 1969 | J.T. | Mama Meley |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Cosby | |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Ruth Titus |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | |
| 1974 | That's My Mama | Eloise 'Mama' Curtis |
| 1973 | Police Story |