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Theresa Harris
Acting
31 Dec 1906
† 08 Oct 1985
Houston, Texas, USA
Biography
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. She made her film debut in Thunderbolt, singing the song "Daddy Won't You Please Come Home". As she entered the 1930s she found herself playing maids to fictitious Southern belles, socialites and female molls. These parts were sometimes uncredited. She also floated around st...
Also Known As
Teresa Harris, Theresa Robinson, The Beautiful Maid























