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My Take
Teresa Graves deserves to be remembered far more than she is. Starring as detective Christie Love in 1974, she became one of the first African-American women to headline a non-stereotypical lead role on U.S. network drama, and I can only imagine the resistance that demanded. She was a true multi-hyphenate, an actress and singer both, and her death at just 54 feels like a real loss. What moves me is the quiet courage of pioneers who walk an unmarked road so that others can follow. The diverse screens we take for granted today rest on backs like hers, and I refuse to forget that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Teresa Graves
- Name (Japanese)
- テレサ・グレイヴス
- Reading
- てれさ・ぐれいゔす
- Born
- January 10, 1948 – October 10, 2002
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / musician / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Washington Preparatory High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Teresa Graves born?
January 10, 1948 – October 10, 2002.
Where is Teresa Graves from?
Teresa Graves is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Teresa Graves do?
Teresa Graves works as film actor, actor, musician, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.