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Theresa Merritt

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Theresa Merritt

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Sep 24, 1922 (104 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

Acting
1998Dangerous PropositionGrace
1998Home FriesMrs. Vaughan
1996Cosby
1995Billy MadisonJuanita
1990Voodoo DawnMadame Daslay
1990Law & OrderRuth Titus
1989Silence Like Glass
1988The Serpent and the RainbowSimone
1988Miracle at Beekman's PlaceSarah Coleman
1988AstonishedIda
1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasJewel
1979The Great SantiniArrabella Smalls
1979All That JazzCast of NY/LA
1978The WizAunt Em
1977The Goodbye GirlMrs. Crosby
1977Proof of the ManMario
1977The Love Boat
1974That's My MamaEloise 'Mama' Curtis
1973Police Story
1971They Might Be GiantsPeggy
1971J.T.Mama Meley