Theresa Merritt

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    September 24, 1922

    Day of Death

    June 12, 1998 (75 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Emporia, Virginia, USA

    Theresa Merritt

    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).

    Known For

    • Billy Madison

      Billy Madison

      1995

    • Law & Order

      Law & Order

      1990

    • All That Jazz

      All That Jazz

      1979

    • The Serpent and the Rainbow

      The Serpent and the Rainbow

      1988

    • The Wiz

      The Wiz

      1978

    • The Love Boat

      The Love Boat

      1977

    • The Goodbye Girl

      The Goodbye Girl

      1977

    • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

      The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

      1982

    • Home Fries

      Home Fries

      1998

    • The Great Santini

      The Great Santini

      1979

    • They Might Be Giants

      They Might Be Giants

      1971

    • Cosby

      Cosby

      1996

    • Police Story

      Police Story

      1973

    • Proof of the Man

      Proof of the Man

      1977

    • Voodoo Dawn

      Voodoo Dawn

      1990