Theresa Merritt

Acting

Born September 24, 1922, 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).

Filmography

• 1998Dangerous Proposition — Grace
• 1998Home Fries — Mrs. Vaughan
• Cosby
• 1995Billy Madison — Juanita
• Law & Order — Ruth Titus
• 1990Voodoo Dawn — Madame Daslay
• 1989Silence Like Glass — Nurse Wilson
• 1988Astonished — Ida
• 1988Miracle at Beekman's Place — Sarah Coleman
• 1988The Serpent and the Rainbow — Simone
• 1982The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas — Jewel
• 1979All That Jazz — Cast of NY/LA
• 1979The Great Santini — Arrabella Smalls
• 1978The Wiz — Aunt Em
• 1977Proof of the Man — Mario
• 1977The Goodbye Girl — Mrs. Crosby
• The Love Boat — Faye Phillips
• That's My Mama — Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
• Police Story
• 1971J.T. — Mama Meley
• 1971They Might Be Giants — Peggy