Theresa Merritt
Acting

Theresa Merritt

1922-1998

Known for Billy Madison, The Serpent and the Rainbow, The Wiz.

8 linked movie credits shown
Born09/24/1922
Died06/12/1998
AgeDied at 75
BirthplaceEmporia, Virginia, USA
DepartmentActing

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).

Movie Credits

The Wiz poster

The Wiz (1978)

As Aunt Em

Fantasy, Family, Adventure

 They Might Be Giants poster

They Might Be Giants (1971)

As Peggy

Comedy, Mystery

 The Serpent and the Rainbow poster

The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

As Simone

Horror, Thriller

 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas poster

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

As Jewel

Comedy

 The Great Santini poster

The Great Santini (1979)

As Arrabella Smalls

Drama

 Billy Madison poster

Billy Madison (1995)

As Juanita

Comedy

 Proof of the Man poster

Proof of the Man (1977)

As Mario

Drama, Crime, Mystery

 All That Jazz poster

All That Jazz (1979)

As Cast of NY/LA

Drama