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).

Theresa Merritt

Acting Born September 24, 1922 – Died June 12, 1998 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 Mama (1974-1975) and for her film roles in The Wiz (1978) and Billy Madison (1995).

Known For

Law & Order

Ruth Titus

The Love Boat

Faye Phillips

Police Story

Cosby

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Jewel

That's My Mama

Eloise 'Mama' Curtis

Billy Madison

Juanita

The Wiz

Aunt Em

The Serpent and the Rainbow

Simone

They Might Be Giants

Peggy

All That Jazz

Cast of NY/LA

The Goodbye Girl

Mrs. Crosby