
Theresa Merritt
Acting
Born 1922-09-24 · Emporia, Virginia, USA · Died 1998-06-12
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).
Acting

Home Fries
Mrs. Vaughan

Dangerous Proposition
Grace

Cosby

Billy Madison
Juanita

Voodoo Dawn
Madame Daslay

Law & Order
Ruth Titus

Silence Like Glass
Miracle at Beekman's Place
Sarah Coleman

The Serpent and the Rainbow
Simone

Astonished
Ida

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel

All That Jazz
Cast of NY/LA

The Great Santini
Arrabella Smalls

The Wiz
Aunt Em

The Goodbye Girl
Mrs. Crosby

Proof of the Man
Mario

The Love Boat

That's My Mama
Eloise 'Mama' Curtis

Police Story

J.T.
Mama Meley

They Might Be Giants
Peggy