Theresa Merritt
Acting
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Theresa Merritt
The Wiz
1978
Home Fries
1998
Filmography
Acting (16)
1998
Home Friesas Mrs. Vaughan
5.1
1998
Dangerous Propositionas Grace
2.8
1995
Billy Madisonas Juanita
6.2
1990
Voodoo Dawnas Madame Daslay
3.0
7.0
1988
Miracle at Beekman's Placeas Sarah Coleman
8.0
1988
The Serpent and the Rainbowas Simone
6.4
1988
Astonishedas Ida
3.8
1982
6.2
1979
All That Jazzas Cast of NY/LA
7.5
1979
The Great Santinias Arrabella Smalls
6.8
1978
The Wizas Aunt Em
6.2
1977
The Goodbye Girlas Mrs. Crosby
7.0
1977
Proof of the Manas Mario
7.8
1971
J.T.as Mama Meley
8.0
1971
They Might Be Giantsas Peggy
6.9