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Theresa Harris (December 31, 1906 – October 8, 1985) was an American television and film actress, singer and dancer.
Theresa Harris was perhaps the hardest-working woman in Hollywood, appearing in close to 90 films, working at every major studio with most of the big stars. She was respected by studio executives, producers, directors, and co-workers alike, who sometimes went out of their way to get her more lines and screentime.
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Apr 21, 2011 · But it wasn’t the star who caught Ms. Nottage by surprise, it was the woman next to her: Theresa Harris, the African-American beauty with the honey voice and sly look who was holding her own...
With more than 100 credits to her name, Theresa Harris was a gifted talent who often shined on screen alongside the A-listers she co-starred with. The only problem was that she was Black, which...
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Jul 25, 2020 · Actress Theresa Harris once shared with a reporter that her “greatest ambition was to be known someday as a great Negro actress.” Harris was born in 1911 in Houston, Texas to Anthony and Ina Harris.
Theresa Harris was an American film and television actress, singer and dancer who appeared in many uncredited roles as maids, waitresses and other characters. She worked with directors such as Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur and was married to a doctor until her death in 1985.
Mar 28, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Theresa Harris, who played maids, singers and dancers in Hollywood movies from 1929 to 1958. She also appeared in radio and TV shows, and supported Adlai Stevenson for president.
