Theresa Merritt
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).
Billy Madison
(Juanita)
The Great Santini
(Arrabella Smalls)
The Serpent and the Rainbow
(Simone)
The Wiz
(Aunt Em)
The Goodbye Girl
(Mrs. Crosby)
All That Jazz
(Cast of NY/LA)
Dangerous Proposition
(Grace)
Voodoo Dawn
(Madame Daslay)
Home Fries
(Mrs. Vaughan)
They Might Be Giants
(Peggy)
Miracle at Beekman's Place
(Sarah Coleman)
J.T.
(Mama Meley)
Astonished
(Ida)
Proof of the Man
(Mario)
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(Jewel)
Silence Like Glass
The Love Boat
Cosby
That's My Mama
(Eloise 'Mama' Curtis)
Police Story
Law & Order
(Ruth Titus)