Theresa Merritt
Biography
Theresa Merritt was an American actress who worked in many theatrical productions and later became known for her television and film roles. Born in Emporia, Virginia, she earned a Tony Award nomination for playing Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. She later took over the role of Evillene in The Wiz, and she starred in That's My Mama, a television sitcom. Her Broadway credits included Mule Bone, Division Street, Don't Play Us Cheap!, The Crucible, Trumpets of the Lord, Golden Boy, Tambourines to Glory, and Carmen Jones. She also toured in Funny Girl, Show Boat, and South Pacific. On screen, she played Aunt Em in The Wiz (1978), Mrs. Crosby in The Goodbye Girl (1977), and Juanita in Billy Madison (1995), and she appeared in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). She died in 1998.
75years old at death
- Born Emporia
- Died The Bronx
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Also credited as Theresa Merritt Hines and Theresa Merrit
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 27 years1971 to 1998
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Big break
Merritt starred as Ma Rainey in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a role that brought her a Tony Award nomination and fame later in life. She also replaced Mabel King as Evillene in The Wiz.
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Worked with
Theresa Merritt shares two films with Paul Benedict, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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Tamra DavisDirector, 1 film, 1995
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