Teresa Graves
Acting
Biography
Teresa Graves was an American actress and singer born on 10 January 1948 in Texas. She is best known for her leading role in the television series *Get Christie Love!* (1974–1975), in which she played an undercover detective, becoming the first Black woman to star in a primetime drama series in the United States. She began her career as a singer, appearing notably on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1971 with songs such as "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" and "Respect". Prior to that, she appeared on variety shows such as Our Place (1967) and Turn-On (1969). In addition to Get Christie Love!, famous fo…
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Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · TV
Dinah!
1974 · TV
The Rookies
1972 · TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · TV
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971 · TV
Get Christie Love!
1974 · TV
The Funny Side
1971 · TV
Turn-On
1969 · TV
That Man Bolt
1973 · Movie
Vampira
1974 · Movie