Theresa Merritt

Actor · 1922–1998 · 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).

Acted in 20

1990s

1998
Home Fries
Mrs. Vaughan
45
Dangerous Proposition
Grace
1996
Cosby
TV · 4 Seasons · Comedy · Family
63
1995
Billy Madison
Juanita
49
1990
Voodoo Dawn
Madame Daslay
Law & Order
Ruth Titus · 1 episode
77

1980s

1989
Silence Like Glass
Nurse Wilson
1988
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Simone
64
Astonished
Ida
1982
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel
55

1970s

1979
All That Jazz
Cast of NY/LA
78
The Great Santini
Arrabella Smalls
74
1978
The Wiz
Aunt Em
53
1977
The Goodbye Girl
Mrs. Crosby
72
Proof of the Man
Mario
69
The Love Boat
Faye Phillips · 1 episode
63
1974
That's My Mama
Eloise 'Mama' Curtis · 39 episodes
1973
Police Story
TV · 6 Seasons · Action · Adventure
74
1971
J.T.
Mama Meley
They Might Be Giants
Peggy