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Teresa Graves

1948–2002

United States

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Teresa Graves (January 10, 1948 – October 10, 2002) was an American actress and singer, best known for her starring role as undercover police detective Christie Love in the ABC crime-drama television series Get Christie Love! (1974–1975). The role made Graves the second African-American female to star in a non-stereotypical role for a U.S. drama television series.

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