Theresa Merritt
Acting
Born September 24, 1922 — Died June 12, 1998
From 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).
Filmography
Home Fries
Mrs. Vaughan
19985.1
Dangerous Proposition
Grace
19982.8
Billy Madison
Juanita
19956.2
Voodoo Dawn
Madame Daslay
19903.0
Silence Like Glass
19897.0
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Miracle at Beekman's Place
Sarah Coleman
19888.0
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Simone
19886.4
Astonished
Ida
19883.8
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel
19826.2
All That Jazz
Cast of NY/LA
19797.5
The Great Santini
Arrabella Smalls
19796.8
The Wiz
Aunt Em
19786.2
The Goodbye Girl
Mrs. Crosby
19776.9
Proof of the Man
Mario
19777.8
J.T.
Mama Meley
19718.0
They Might Be Giants
Peggy
19717.0