- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1922
- Place of Birth
- Emporia, Virginia, USA
- Died
- June 12, 1998
Theresa Merritt
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).
Filmography
movieHome Fries
1998 · Mrs. Vaughan
movieDangerous Proposition
1998 · Grace
tvCosby
1996
movieBilly Madison
1995 · Juanita
movieVoodoo Dawn
1990 · Madame Daslay
tvLaw & Order
1990 · Ruth Titus
movieSilence Like Glass
1989
Miracle at Beekman's Place
movieMiracle at Beekman's Place
1988 · Sarah Coleman
movieThe Serpent and the Rainbow
1988 · Simone
movieAstonished
1988 · Ida
movieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982 · Jewel
movieAll That Jazz
1979 · Cast of NY/LA
movieThe Great Santini
1979 · Arrabella Smalls
movieThe Wiz
1978 · Aunt Em
movieThe Goodbye Girl
1977 · Mrs. Crosby
movieProof of the Man
1977 · Mario
tvThe Love Boat
1977
tvThat's My Mama
1974 · Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
tvPolice Story
1973
movieJ.T.
1971 · Mama Meley
movieThey Might Be Giants
1971 · Peggy