Acting · Emporia, Virginia, USA · Born September 24, 1922
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).
MovieHome Fries
1998
as Mrs. Vaughan
MovieDangerous Proposition
1998
as Grace
TVCosby
1996
MovieBilly Madison
1995
as Juanita
MovieVoodoo Dawn
1990
as Madame Daslay
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Ruth Titus
MovieSilence Like Glass
1989
Miracle at Beekman's Place
1988
as Sarah Coleman
MovieThe Serpent and the Rainbow
1988
as Simone
MovieAstonished
1988
as Ida
MovieThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
1982
as Jewel
MovieAll That Jazz
1979
as Cast of NY/LA
MovieThe Great Santini
1979
as Arrabella Smalls
MovieThe Wiz
1978
as Aunt Em
MovieThe Goodbye Girl
1977
as Mrs. Crosby
MovieProof of the Man
1977
as Mario
TVThe Love Boat
1977
TVThat's My Mama
1974
as Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
TVPolice Story
1973
MovieJ.T.
1971
as Mama Meley
MovieThey Might Be Giants
1971
as Peggy
