Theresa Merritt

Actress

Born: September 24, 1922 (75 years old)

Died: June 12, 1998

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).

Filmography (17)

• Billy Madison (1995, ★ 6.2)
• The Great Santini (1979, ★ 6.8)
• The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988, ★ 6.4)
• The Wiz (1978, ★ 6.1)
• The Goodbye Girl (1977, ★ 6.9)
• All That Jazz (1979, ★ 7.5)
• They Might Be Giants (1971, ★ 7)
• Proof of the Man (1977, ★ 7.8)
• The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982, ★ 6.2)
• Silence Like Glass (1989, ★ 7)
• The Love Boat (1977, ★ 6.3)
• That's My Mama (1974, ★ 7)
• Police Story (1973, ★ 7)
• Law & Order (1990, ★ 7.3)
• Home Fries (1998, ★ 5.1)
• Cosby (1996, ★ 6)
• Voodoo Dawn (1990, ★ 3)