Theresa Merritt

Theresa Merritt

Deceased · Born: Sep 24, 1922 · Died: Jun 12, 1998

Personal Details

Born Sep 24, 1922 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).

Career

1996
Law & Order
Law & Order as Ruth Titus
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1995
Billy Madison
Billy Madison as Juanita
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1990
Voodoo Dawn
Voodoo Dawn as Madame Daslay
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1989
Silence Like Glass
1988
The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Serpent and the Rainbow as Simone
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1982
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
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1979
The Great Santini
The Great Santini as Arrabella Smalls
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1978
The Wiz
The Wiz as Aunt Em
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1977
The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl as Mrs. Crosby
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1974
That's My Mama
That's My Mama as Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
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1971
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants as Peggy
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1969
J.T.
J.T. as Mama Meley
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