Acting
Theresa Merritt
Acting · Born 1922-09-24 · Emporia, Virginia, USA
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).
Credits · 21
FilmHome Fries
1998 · Mrs. Vaughan
FilmDangerous Proposition
1998 · Grace
Cosby
1996
FilmBilly Madison
1995 · Juanita
FilmVoodoo Dawn
1990 · Madame Daslay
Law & Order
1990 · Ruth Titus
FilmSilence Like Glass
1989
Miracle at Beekman's Place
FilmMiracle at Beekman's Place
1988 · Sarah Coleman
FilmThe Serpent and the Rainbow
1988 · Simone
FilmAstonished
1988 · Ida
FilmThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982 · Jewel
FilmAll That Jazz
1979 · Cast of NY/LA
FilmThe Great Santini
1979 · Arrabella Smalls
FilmThe Wiz
1978 · Aunt Em
FilmThe Goodbye Girl
1977 · Mrs. Crosby
FilmProof of the Man
1977 · Mario
The Love Boat
1977 · Faye Phillips
That's My Mama
1974 · Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
Police Story
1973
FilmJ.T.
1971 · Mama Meley
FilmThey Might Be Giants
1971 · Peggy