Theresa Merritt
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
- Born
- 1922-09-24 · Emporia, Virginia, USA
- Died
- 1998-06-12
Known for
- Billy Madison (1995) — Juanita
- Law & Order (1990) — Ruth Titus
- All That Jazz (1979) — Cast of NY/LA
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) — Simone
- The Wiz (1978) — Aunt Em
- The Love Boat (1977) — Faye Phillips
- The Goodbye Girl (1977) — Mrs. Crosby
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) — Jewel
- Home Fries (1998) — Mrs. Vaughan
- The Great Santini (1979) — Arrabella Smalls
- They Might Be Giants (1971) — Peggy
- Cosby (1996)
- Proof of the Man (1977) — Mario
- Police Story (1973)
- Voodoo Dawn (1990) — Madame Daslay
- Silence Like Glass (1989) — Nurse Wilson