
Theresa Merritt
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1922
- Died
- June 12, 1998
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography

Home Fries 1998
as Mrs. Vaughan

Dangerous Proposition 1998
as Grace

Billy Madison 1995
as Juanita

Voodoo Dawn 1990
as Madame Daslay

Silence Like Glass 1989
as Nurse Wilson
- Miracle at Beekman's Place
Miracle at Beekman's Place 1988
as Sarah Coleman

The Serpent and the Rainbow 1988
as Simone

Astonished 1988
as Ida

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982
as Jewel

All That Jazz 1979
as Cast of NY/LA

The Great Santini 1979
as Arrabella Smalls

The Wiz 1978
as Aunt Em

The Goodbye Girl 1977
as Mrs. Crosby

Proof of the Man 1977
as Mario

J.T. 1971
as Mama Meley

They Might Be Giants 1971
as Peggy
Credits from TMDB.