Theresa Merritt
Acting
September 24, 1922 — June 12, 1998Emporia, Virginia, USA
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
1998Dangerous Proposition
Grace
1998Home Fries
Mrs. Vaughan
1995Billy Madison
Juanita
1990Voodoo Dawn
Madame Daslay
1989Silence Like Glass
1988The Serpent and the Rainbow
Simone
1988Astonished
Ida
1982The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel
1979The Great Santini
Arrabella Smalls
1979All That Jazz
Cast of NY/LA
1978The Wiz
Aunt Em
1977The Goodbye Girl
Mrs. Crosby
1977Proof of the Man
Mario
1971They Might Be Giants
Peggy
1971J.T.
Mama Meley