Acting
Theresa Merritt
Emporia, Virginia, USABorn 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).
15
Films
5
TV Shows
Known For
20 Credits
Law & Order
as Ruth Titus
1990
The Love Boat
1977
Police Story
1973
Cosby
1996
That's My Mama
as Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
1974
Billy Madison
as Juanita
1995
Home Fries
as Mrs. Vaughan
1998
The Wiz
as Aunt Em
1978
All That Jazz
as Cast of NY/LA
1979
J.T.
as Mama Meley
1971
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Jewel
1982
The Great Santini
as Arrabella Smalls
1979