Actor info
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Name :
Theresa Merritt
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Born :
September 24, 1922 in Emporia, Virginia, USA (75 years at death)
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Died :
June 12, 1998
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Female
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Film career :
16 films (1971–1998)
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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).
Notable films
- Billy Madison (1995) as Juanita
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) as Simone
- The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) as Jewel
- All That Jazz (1979) as Cast of NY/LA
- The Wiz (1978) as Aunt Em
