About

Known credits:
17
Birthday:
1922-09-24
Place of birth:
Emporia, Virginia, USA
Website:
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Theresa Merritt

Overview

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
1998 Home Fries Actor Mrs. Vaughan 57
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1998 Dangerous Proposition Actor Grace 58
Average
1995 Billy Madison Actor Juanita 61
Fair
1990 Voodoo Dawn Actor Madame Daslay 58
Average
1989 Silence Like Glass Actor 59
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1988 Miracle at Beekman's Place Actor Sarah Coleman N/A
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1988 The Serpent and the Rainbow Actor Simone 61
Fair
1988 Astonished Actor Ida 59
Average
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Actor Jewel 59
Average
1979 All That Jazz Actor Cast of NY/LA 67
Fair
1979 The Great Santini Actor Arrabella Smalls 59
Average
1978 The Wiz Actor Aunt Em 59
Average
1977 The Goodbye Girl Actor Mrs. Crosby 61
Fair
1977 Proof of the Man Actor Mario 59
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1974 That's My Mama Actor Eloise 'Mama' Curtis 69
Fair
1971 They Might Be Giants Actor Peggy 59
Average
1969 J.T. Actor Mama Meley N/A
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