Theresa Merritt - Wikipedia
Theresa Merritt Hines (September 24, 1922 – June 12, 1998), known professionally as Theresa Merritt, was an American actress. She is 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 - IMDb
Theresa Merritt was born on 24 September 1922 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Billy Madison (1995), The Wiz (1978) and The Goodbye Girl (1977). She was married to Benjamin Hines. She died on 12 June 1998 in The Bronx, New York, USA.
Theresa Merritt - Biography - IMDb
Theresa Merritt was born on September 24, 1922 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Billy Madison (1995), The Wiz (1978) and The Goodbye Girl (1977). She was married to Benjamin Hines. She died on June 12, 1998 in The Bronx, New York, USA.
Remembering Theresa Merritt: Star Of Stage And Screen
Mar 19, 2024 · Theresa Merritt was a beacon that pierced through the dense fog of stereotypes and prejudices, hoisting the flag for African American women in entertainment. It was her conviction that carved out spaces for those once relegated to the shadows.
Ma Rainey's Theresa Merritt, 75, Dies Of Skin Cancer | Playbill
Farewell to Theresa Merritt, the actress who made her stage debut in Carmen Jones and since went on to appear in dozens of shows, ultimately receiving a Tony nomination for her featured...
Theresa Merritt, 75, Praised In Role of Ma Rainey, Is Dead
Jun 21, 1998 · Theresa Merritt, whose half-century career on television, in movies, on Broadway and in concert halls stretched from the original production of ''Carmen Jones'' to a recent episode of...
Theresa Merritt - IMDb
Theresa Merritt was born on 24 September 1922 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Billy Madison (1995), The Wiz (1978) and The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988). She was married to Benjamin Hines.
Theresa Merritt - Rotten Tomatoes
She portrayed the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey in August Wilson's award-winning "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." In 1973, she portrayed Mammy in the stage musical...
Merritt, Theresa (1924–1998) - Encyclopedia.com
African-American actress and singer. Born Sept 24, 1924, in Emporia, VA; died June 12, 1998, in The Bronx, NY; m. Benjamin Hines, 1945; children: 4.
Theresa Merritt - The Movie Database (TMDB)
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).
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