Theresa Merritt
- Born
- September 24, 1922
- Died
- June 12, 1998 (75 years old)
- Place of birth
- Emporia, Virginia, USA
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
- 1998Home FriesFilm · Mrs. Vaughan★ 5.1
- 1998Dangerous PropositionFilm · Grace
- 1996CosbySeries★ 6.1
- 1995Billy MadisonFilm · Juanita★ 6.2
- 1990Voodoo DawnFilm · Madame Daslay
- 1990Law & OrderSeries · Ruth Titus★ 7.3
- 1989Silence Like GlassFilm · Nurse Wilson
- 1988Miracle at Beekman's PlaceMiracle at Beekman's PlaceFilm · Sarah Coleman
- 1988The Serpent and the RainbowFilm · Simone★ 6.4
- 1988AstonishedFilm · Ida
- 1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasFilm · Jewel★ 6.3
- 1979All That JazzFilm · Cast of NY/LA★ 7.5
- 1979The Great SantiniFilm · Arrabella Smalls★ 6.8
- 1978The WizFilm · Aunt Em★ 6.2
- 1977The Goodbye GirlFilm · Mrs. Crosby★ 6.9
- 1977Proof of the ManFilm · Mario
- 1977The Love BoatSeries · Faye Phillips★ 6.3
- 1974That's My MamaSeries · Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
- 1973Police StorySeries★ 7.0
- 1971J.T.Film · Mama Meley
- 1971They Might Be GiantsFilm · Peggy★ 6.9
