Theresa Merritt

Acting

Theresa Merritt

Born 24 September 1922 · Emporia, Virginia, USA · Died 12 June 1998 at 75

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

Highlights

All That Jazz1979 · Film · Cast of NY/LA
Law & Order1990 · Series · Ruth Titus
Billy Madison1995 · Film · Juanita
The Serpent and the Rainbow1988 · Film · Simone
The Goodbye Girl1977 · Film · Mrs. Crosby
The Wiz1978 · Film · Aunt Em

Filmography

Movies

15 films

Home Fries1998 · Film · Mrs. Vaughan
Dangerous Proposition1998 · Film · Grace
Billy Madison1995 · Film · Juanita
Voodoo Dawn1990 · Film · Madame Daslay
Silence Like Glass1989 · Film · Nurse Wilson
The Serpent and the Rainbow1988 · Film · Simone
Astonished1988 · Film · Ida
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas1982 · Film · Jewel
All That Jazz1979 · Film · Cast of NY/LA
The Great Santini1979 · Film · Arrabella Smalls
The Wiz1978 · Film · Aunt Em
The Goodbye Girl1977 · Film · Mrs. Crosby
Proof of the Man1977 · Film · Mario
J.T.1971 · Film · Mama Meley
They Might Be Giants1971 · Film · Peggy

Filmography

Series

5 shows

Cosby1996 · Series
Law & Order1990 · Series · Ruth Titus
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Faye Phillips
That's My Mama1974 · Series · Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
Police Story1973 · Series