
Actor
Theresa Merritt
Born 1922 · Emporia, Virginia, USA
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).
Acting

All That Jazz
Cast of NY/LA · 1979

Law & Order
Ruth Titus · 1990

Billy Madison
Juanita · 1995

The Serpent and the Rainbow
Simone · 1988

The Goodbye Girl
Mrs. Crosby · 1977

The Wiz
Aunt Em · 1978

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel · 1982

The Great Santini
Arrabella Smalls · 1979

They Might Be Giants
Peggy · 1971

Proof of the Man
Mario · 1977

Home Fries
Mrs. Vaughan · 1998

That's My Mama
Eloise 'Mama' Curtis · 1974

J.T.
Mama Meley · 1971
Miracle at Beekman's Place
Sarah Coleman · 1988

Astonished
Ida · 1988

Voodoo Dawn
Madame Daslay · 1990

Dangerous Proposition
Grace · 1998