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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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of Dangerous Proposition
Dangerous Proposition
Theresa Merritt was 75 in Dangerous Proposition as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Theresa Merritt was 72 in Billy Madison as 'Juanita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of Voodoo Dawn
Voodoo Dawn
Theresa Merritt was 68 in Voodoo Dawn as 'Madame Daslay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Silence Like Glass
Silence Like Glass
Theresa Merritt was 66 in Silence Like Glass
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of Astonished
Astonished
Theresa Merritt was 65 in Astonished as 'Ida'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of The Great Santini
The Great Santini
Theresa Merritt was 57 in The Great Santini as 'Arrabella Smalls'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Theresa Merritt was 56 in The Wiz as 'Aunt Em'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl
Theresa Merritt was 55 in The Goodbye Girl as 'Mrs. Crosby'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1971
Poster of J.T.
J.T.
Theresa Merritt was 47 in J.T. as 'Mama Meley'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Theresa Merritt was 67+ in Law & Order as 'Ruth Titus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Theresa Merritt was 55+ in The Love Boat
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Theresa Merritt was 50+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973