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James Melton (I) (1904–1961)

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A popular singer, Met lyric tenor, recording artist for Victor and Columbia records, producer and actor, James Melton was raised in Citra, Florida, where he worked on a farm raising pigs and loading watermelons. He made his first public appearance as soloist in a local choir. A high school teacher noticed his talents and encouraged him to further his vocal studies... See full bio »

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in Moultrie, Georgia, USA

Died:

(age 57) in New York City, New York, USA

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1945 Ziegfeld Follies
Alfredo ('La Traviata')
 
1937 Melody for Two
Tod Weaver
 
1936 Sing Me a Love Song
Jerry Haines
 
1935 Stars Over Broadway
Jan King
 
1933 Hizzoner (short)
 
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1945 Ziegfeld Follies (performer: "Libiamo ne'lieti calici")
 
1937 Melody for Two (performer: "September in the Rain", "Melody for Two", "Macushula" - uncredited)
 
1936 Sing Me a Love Song (performer: "That's the Least You Can Do for the Lady" 1936 - uncredited, "Carry Me Back to the Lone Prairie" 1933 - uncredited, "Your Eyes Have Told Me So" 1936 - uncredited, "The Little House That Love Built" 1936 - uncredited, "Summer Night" 1936 - uncredited / "The Little House That Love Built" 1936 - uncredited)
 
1935 Stars Over Broadway (performer: "At Your Service, Madame" 1935 - uncredited, "Where Am I? Am I in Heaven?" 1935 - uncredited, "Carry Me Back to the Lone Prairie" 1933 - uncredited, "Celeste Aïda" 1871 - uncredited, "Brownstone Baby I've Got the Blues for You" 1935 - uncredited)
 
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1960 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Billy Barty (1960) … Himself
 
1951-1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.32 (1957) … Himself
– Episode #4.25 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #4.18 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #4.17 (1951) … Himself
 
1950-1953 The Voice of Firestone (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.46 (1953) … Himself
– Episode #4.29 (1953) … Himself
– Episode #3.14 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #2.44 (1951) … Himself
– Episode #2.18 (1950) … Himself
 
1952 Screen Snapshots 5852: Hollywood Night at '21' Club (documentary short)
Himself - Celebration Guest
 
1951 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #4.9 (1951) … Himself - Singer
– Episode #3.38 (1951) … Himself - Singer
 
1951-1952 The James Melton Show (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.5 (1951) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.4 (1951) … Himself - Host
 
1951 Operation Wonderland (documentary short)
Himself (narrator) (voice)
 
1932 Sing a Song (short)
Himself
 
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His nightclub appearances during the 1950s were among the first made by an operatic performer in this era with many showrooms throughout the U.S. At one of these prominent venues, the Beverly Hills Country Club, Southgate, Kenticky--in the Cincinnati metropolitan area--he appeared frequently for one- or two-week engagements... See more »

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He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6564 Hollywood Boulevard and for Radio at 6300 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn