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).

Acted Movies

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

Director: Colin Higgins

Writers: Larry L. King,

Cast: Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise, Jim Nabors, Lois Nettleton, Noah Beery Jr., Raleigh Bond, Robert Mandan, Theresa Merritt,

The Goodbye Girl (1977)

Director: Herbert Ross

Writers: Neil Simon,

Cast: Barbara Rhoades, Daniel Levans, Gene Castle, Marsha Mason, Michael Shawn, Patricia Pearcy, Paul Benedict, Quinn Cummings, Richard Dreyfuss, Theresa Merritt,

They Might Be Giants (1971)

Director: Anthony Harvey

Writers: James Goldman,

Cast: Al Lewis, F. Murray Abraham, George C. Scott, Jack Gilford, James Tolkan, Joanne Woodward, Kitty Winn, Lester Rawlins, Rue McClanahan, Theresa Merritt,