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Theresa Merritt
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 Mam…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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1998
Home Fries
Movie Mrs. Vaughan
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1998
Dangerous Proposition
Movie Grace
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1996
Cosby
TV show
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1995
Billy Madison
Movie Juanita
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1990
Voodoo Dawn
Movie Madame Daslay
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1990
Law & Order
TV show Ruth Titus
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1989
Silence Like Glass
Movie
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1988
Miracle at Beekman's Place
Movie Sarah Coleman
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1988
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Movie Simone
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1988
Astonished
Movie Ida
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1982
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Movie Jewel
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1979
All That Jazz
Movie Cast of NY/LA
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1979
The Great Santini
Movie Arrabella Smalls
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1978
The Wiz
Movie Aunt Em
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1977
The Goodbye Girl
Movie Mrs. Crosby
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1977
Proof of the Man
Movie Mario
More credits
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1977
The Love Boat
TV show Faye Phillips
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1974
That's My Mama
TV show Eloise 'Mama' Curtis
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1973
Police Story
TV show
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1971
J.T.
Movie Mama Meley
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1971
They Might Be Giants
Movie Peggy
