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Theresa Harris (December 31, 1906 – October 8, 1985) was an American television and film actress, singer and dancer.
Actress: I Walked with a Zombie. Theresa Harris appeared with more stars of the Golden Era of Hollywood than anyone else. She sang, she danced, she appeared in movies and TV.
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- Houston, Texas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Inglewood, California, USA
Apr 21, 2011 · Theresa Harris, a black actress whose usual role was as a servant, is one of the inspirations for a new play by Lynn Nottage.
Oct 9, 2020 · Theresa Harris: A Forgotten and Overlooked Star. 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...
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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 (December 31, 1906 [some sources indicate 1909] – October 8, 1985) was an American film and television actress, singer and dancer. In 1929 Harris traveled to Hollywood, where she embarked on an acting career.
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Theresa Harris was one of the most remembered faces to hit television and film during her day. Not only was she an actress but she was a singer and dancer. Harris was born on December 31, 1906, in Houston, Texas, just hours shy of being a New Year's baby.
