Teresa Graves

Graves on “Get Christie Love!,” 1974, eBay

Birth Name: Terresa Graves

Date of Birth: January 10, 1948

Place of Birth: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States

Date of Death: October 10, 2002

Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: African-American

Teresa Graves was an American actress and singer. She starred on the show Get Christie Love! She was also known as Theresa Graves and Tressa Graves.

She was the daughter of Mannie Graves and Willie Patterson.

Teresa’s paternal grandfather was named L. E. Graves. L. E. was born in Texas.

Teresa’s paternal grandmother was named Lucy. Lucy was born in Texas.

Teresa’s maternal grandfather was named A. D. Patterson. A. D. was born in Texas.

Teresa’s maternal grandmother was named Marie. Marie was born in Texas.

Sources: Teresa’s parents on the 1940 U.S. Census –

Teresa’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census –