Theresa Merritt
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Theresa Merritt Hines, (September 24, 1924 in Emporia, VA, USA - June 12, 1998 in Bronx, NY, USA), was a prolific American stage actress and singer. She appeared in many theatrical productions but gained fame later in life when she starred in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Tony Award nomination) and The Wiz (she replaced Mabel King as Evelline, and although the demanding role was a highly visible one for her she left it, citing its deleterious effect on her voice) and the television series That's My Mama.
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| Born | September 24, 1924 Emporia, Virginia |
| Died | June 12, 1998 (aged 73) Bronx, New York |
| Occupation | Stage, film, television actress |
| Spouse(s) | Benjamin Hines |
Her most notable film roles were Aunt Em in the 1978 film version of The Wiz, Mrs. Crosby in the 1977 film adaptation of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl and Juanita in the Adam Sandler comedy Billy Madison. She also appeared alongside Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton in the film adaptation of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
She was married to Benjamin Hines; they had four children. She was an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta.
[edit] External links
- Theresa Merritt at the Internet Movie Database
- Theresa Merritt at the Internet Broadway Database
- Theresa Merritt at TV.com
- Theresa Merritt at Find A Grave
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