Theresa Merritt Net Worth is$300,000 Theresa Merritt Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Theresa Merritt was born on September 24, 1924 in Emporia, Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Billy Madison (1995), That's My Mama (1974) and The Goodbye Girl (1977). She was married to Benjamin Hines. She died on June 12, 1998 in The Bronx, New York, USA.
Date Of Birth September 24, 1924 Died 1998-06-12 Place Of Birth Emporia, Virginia, USA Profession Actress, Soundtrack Spouse Benjamin Hines children Star Sign Libra
# Fact 1 Producers of the movie Ghost originally wanted her for the part of Oda Mae Brown but Patrick Swayze insisted they cast Whoopi Goldberg instead. 2 At 21, was picked by Billy Rose for the part of Frascetta in his 1943 Broadway production of "Carmen Jones". 3 As a teen appeared on a radio show, specifically targeting black audiences, entitled "Parisian Tailor's Colored Kiddie Hour". 4 Studied at the Settlement School of Music in Philadelphia and at Temple University and New York University. 5 Has one great-grandchild, Lucas Bullock-Hines, the son of Justin and his wife, Halley. 6 Has two grandchildren, Justin Bullock-Hines, and Patti Hines. 7 Was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 8 Once a backup singer for Harry Belafonte . 9 Member of the Helen Way Singers in the 1950s, did session singing, most notably "Early In The Morning" for Buddy Holly in 1958. 10 Nominated for Broadway's 1985 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role
Actress Title Year Status Character Home Fries 1998 Mrs. Vaughan Dangerous Proposition 1998 Grace Cosby 1998 TV Series Edna Stone NYPD Blue 1998 TV Series Bernice Law & Order 1997 TV Series Ruth Titus Billy Madison 1995 Juanita Driving Miss Daisy 1992 TV Movie Idella Voodoo Dawn 1991 Madame Daslay Astonished 1990 Ida Silence Like Glass 1989 Nurse Wilson Miracle at Beekman's Place 1988 TV Movie Sarag Coleman The Serpent and the Rainbow 1988 Simone That's My Mama Now! 1986 TV Movie Eloise Curtis American Playhouse 1984 TV Series Clytie Catlett The Love Boat 1983 TV Series Faye Phillips The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982 Jewel NBC Special Treat 1980 TV Series Hatty All That Jazz 1979 Cast of NY / LA The Great Santini 1979 Arrabella Smalls The Wiz 1978 Aunt Em The Goodbye Girl 1977 Mrs. Crosby Ningen no shômei 1977 Maria That's My Mama 1974-1975 TV Series Eloise 'Mama' Curtis Police Story 1975 TV Series Mrs. Johnson The Furst Family of Washington 1973 TV Movie Eloise 'Mama' Furst They Might Be Giants 1971 Peggy J.T. 1969 TV Movie Mama Meley
Soundtrack Title Year Status Character Tarnation 2003 Documentary performer: "A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982 performer: "A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" The Wiz 1978 performer: "The Feeling That We Have"
Self Title Year Status Character The 39th Annual Tony Awards 1985 TV Special Herself - Presenter: Best Featured Actress in a Play CBS News Sunday Morning 1985 TV Series documentary Herself Working in the Theatre 1984 TV Series documentary Herself The Hollywood Squares 1975-1978 TV Series Guest Appearance / Herself Dinah! 1975 TV Series Herself
Known for movies Billy Madison (1995)
That's My Mama (1974-1975)
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
The Wiz (1978)
$300,000
