Theresa Merritt

Acting

Theresa Merritt

Born September 24, 1922Emporia, Virginia, USA21 credits

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

Filmography

Home Fries
1998Home Fries
as Mrs. VaughanMovie
Billy Madison
1995Billy Madison
as JuanitaMovie
Voodoo Dawn
1990Voodoo Dawn
as Madame DaslayMovie
Law & Order
1990Law & Order
as Ruth TitusTV
M
1988Miracle at Beekman's Place
as Sarah ColemanMovie
Astonished
1988Astonished
as IdaMovie
All That Jazz
1979All That Jazz
as Cast of NY/LAMovie
The Great Santini
1979The Great Santini
as Arrabella SmallsMovie
The Wiz
1978The Wiz
as Aunt EmMovie
The Goodbye Girl
1977The Goodbye Girl
as Mrs. CrosbyMovie
That's My Mama
1974That's My Mama
as Eloise 'Mama' CurtisTV
J.T.
1971J.T.
as Mama MeleyMovie