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Theresa Merritt

Bio: 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)
Born: Sun, Sep 24 1922
Birthplace: Emporia, Virginia, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Theresa Merritt is 75 years old
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Poster of Home Fries
Home Fries
Theresa Merritt would have been no older than
75 in Home Fries
as 'Mrs. Vaughan'.
Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Dangerous Proposition
Dangerous Proposition
Theresa Merritt was
75 in Dangerous Proposition
as 'Grace'.
Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Theresa Merritt was
72 in Billy Madison
as 'Juanita'.
Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of Voodoo Dawn
Voodoo Dawn
Theresa Merritt was
68 in Voodoo Dawn
as 'Madame Daslay'.
Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Silence Like Glass
Silence Like Glass
Theresa Merritt was
66 in Silence Like Glass
Thu, Jul 06 1989
Poster of Miracle at Beekman's Place
Miracle at Beekman's Place
Theresa Merritt was
66 in Miracle at Beekman's Place
as 'Sarah Coleman'.
Mon, Dec 26 1988
Poster of The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Theresa Merritt was
65 in The Serpent and the Rainbow
as 'Simone'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of Astonished
Astonished
Theresa Merritt was
65 in Astonished
as 'Ida'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Theresa Merritt was
59 in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as 'Jewel'.
Fri, Jul 23 1982
Poster of All That Jazz
All That Jazz
Theresa Merritt was
57 in All That Jazz
as 'Cast of NY/LA'.
Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of The Great Santini
The Great Santini
Theresa Merritt was
57 in The Great Santini
as 'Arrabella Smalls'.
Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Theresa Merritt was
56 in The Wiz
as 'Aunt Em'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl
Theresa Merritt was
55 in The Goodbye Girl
as 'Mrs. Crosby'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Proof of the Man
Proof of the Man
Theresa Merritt was
55 in Proof of the Man
as 'Mario'.
Sat, Oct 08 1977
Poster of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Theresa Merritt was
48 in They Might Be Giants
as 'Peggy'.
Wed, Jun 09 1971
Poster of J.T.
J.T.
Theresa Merritt was
47 in J.T.
as 'Mama Meley'.
Sat, Dec 13 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Theresa Merritt was
73+ in Cosby
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Theresa Merritt was
67+ in Law & Order
as 'Ruth Titus'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Theresa Merritt was
55+ in The Love Boat
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of That's My Mama
That's My Mama
Theresa Merritt was
51+ in That's My Mama
as 'Eloise 'Mama' Curtis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Theresa Merritt was
50+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973