Theresa Merritt
Birth Date
9/24/1922 (Age 75)Birth Place
Emporia, Virginia, USADeath Date
6/12/1998Departments
Biography
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).
Best Known For
Juanita
Simone
Aunt Em
Mrs. Crosby
Cast of NY/LA
Jewel
Frequent Collaborators
Colin Higgins
2 films together
Sidney Lumet
1 film together
Diana Ross
1 film together
Richard Dreyfuss
1 film together
Herbert Ross
1 film together
Bill Pullman
1 film together
