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Mel Tormé (1925–1999)
A professional singer at the age of three, Mel Torme was a genuine musical prodigy. As a teenager, he played the drums in Chico Marx's band and earned the nickname "The Velvet Fog" because of his smooth, mellow tenor voice. In the 1940s, he formed his own group, the Mel-Tones, one of the first jazz-influenced vocal groups. As a solo musician, he ...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 73) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Soundtrack (166 credits)
Soundtrack (166 credits)
2018
Pose
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Giving and Receiving
(2018)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2017
Golic and Wingo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.21
(2017)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" - uncredited)
2017
Lorraine
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 14 December 2017
(2017)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2017
Fargo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Principle of Restricted Choice
(2017)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2017
Feud
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(2017)
... (performer: "In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)" - uncredited)
2016
The Late Late Show with James Corden
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Katie Holmes/Seth MacFarlane
(2016)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2016
The Vampire Diaries
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You
(2016)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" - uncredited)
2014-2016
Upper Middle Bogan
(TV Series) (performer - 11 episodes)
- Christmas Break
(2016)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
- Row Row Row
(2016)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
- Generous to a Faultline
(2016)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
- Sticking to Your Principals
(2016)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
- Sons of Anarchy
(2016)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
2015
Strictly Come Dancing
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas Special 2015
(2015)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2013-2015
Mike & Mike
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Episode dated 24 December 2015
(2015)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" - uncredited)
- Episode dated 22 December 2015
(2015)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)")
- Episode dated 20 December 2013
(2013)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)")
- Episode dated 19 December 2013
(2013)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" - uncredited)
2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Chris Hemsworth/Jim Gaffigan/Jamie Lawson
(2015)
... (music: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2015
The Flash
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Running to Stand Still
(2015)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2015
Casual
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Mars
(2015)
... (performer: "So Happy Together" - uncredited)
2015
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
(2015)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2014
Tidsrejsen
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Tiden står stille
(2014)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2014
Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
(writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)")
2014
House of Lies
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Wreckage
(2014)
... (performer: "Comin Home Baby" - uncredited)
2013
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Lost Reindeer
(2013)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2013
Home & Family
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Holiday Special
(2013)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2013
Gangster Squad
(performer: "Bless You (For the Good That's in You)") / (writer: "Bless You (For the Good That's in You)")
2012
The Richest Songs in the World
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2012
Christmas Around Atlanta
(TV Short documentary) (music: "The Christmas Song" (fragment) - uncredited)
2012
Parenthood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- What to My Wondering Eyes
(2012)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)" - uncredited)
2012
Steppin' Out with Katherine Jenkins
(TV Movie) (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)")
Great Performances
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2012) (music - 1 episode, 2012)
- Paul McCartney's Live Kisses
(2012)
... (lyrics: "The Christmas Song") / (music: "The Christmas Song")
2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode #20.62
(2011)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
- Episode #20.61
(2011)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.52
(2011)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2011
Kirstie's Handmade Britain
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kirstie's Home for Christmas
(2011)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2011
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
(performer: "Just Look Around") / (writer: "Just Look Around")
2011
Formula 1: BBC Sport
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The German Grand Prix: Qualifying
(2011)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby" - uncredited)
2010
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.194
(2010)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2006-2010
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Paul Rudd/Paul McCartney
(2010)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
- Justin Timberlake
(2006)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2010
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.7
(2010)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
2009
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "P.S. I Love You", "Satin Doll")
2008
30 Rock
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas Special
(2008)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2008
House M.D.
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Joy to the World
(2008)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song", "The Christmas Song" (uncredited))
2007
Nip/Tuck
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Damien Sands
(2007)
... (performer: "Midnight Swinger")
2007
Hotel Babylon
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.6
(2007)
... (music: "The Christmas Song")
2006
Ugly Betty
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Lose the Boss?
(2006)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song, Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire" - uncredited)
2005
Concert extraordinar de Craciun: Tarja Turunen
(TV Movie) (writer: "White Christmas/The Christmas Song")
2005
The O.C.
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah
(2005)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2005
Grey's Anatomy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
(2005)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)")
2005
Veronica Mars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- One Angry Veronica
(2005)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2004
Soundstage
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chris Isaak Christmas
(2004)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
2004
EastEnders
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 20 December 2004
(2004)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
2003
Miss Match
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Santa, Baby
(2003)
... (writer: "Christmas Song")
2002
Sex and the City
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Luck Be an Old Lady
(2002)
... (performer: "Luck Be A Lady" - as Mel Thorme, uncredited)
2002
Roswell
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Crash
(2002)
... (performer: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" - uncredited)
2000
Kun joulu on - Arja Korisevan joulukonsertti
(TV Movie) (writer: "Joululaulu" (Christmas Song))
1998
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas Amnesia
(1998)
... (writer: "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire" (aka "The Christmas Song") - uncredited)
1998
From the Earth to the Moon
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- We Have Cleared the Tower
(1998)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
- 1968
(1998)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1997
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
(TV Movie documentary) (music: "The Christmas Song")
1996
Sliders
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Greatfellas
(1996)
... (performer: "I'm Prayin' To Jesus" - uncredited)
1995
Friends
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The One with Phoebe's Dad
(1995)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1995
Seinfeld
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Jimmy
(1995)
... (performer: "When You're Smiling" - uncredited)
1994
ER
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode)
- Blizzard
(1994)
... (lyrics: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1994
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Girls Town
(1994)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1991
The Bold and the Beautiful
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1191
(1991)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1991
Northern Exposure
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Seoul Mates
(1991)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" - uncredited)
Night Court
(TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes, 1984 - 1991) (writer - 1 episode, 1991)
- Santa on the Lam
(1991)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
- Hey Harry, F'Crying Out Loud--It Is a Wonderful Life... Sorta
(1991)
... (performer: "Pick Yourself Up" - uncredited)
- Melvin and Harold
(1990)
... (performer: "You're The Top" - uncredited)
- Passion Plundered
(1989)
... (performer: "Isn't It Romantic" - uncredited)
- Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye
(1986)
... (performer: "Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues")
1989
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- And All Through the House
(1989)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1989
Dream a Little Dream
(performer: "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "Dream a Little Dream of Me" (duet))
1987
Designing Women
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
(1987)
... ("The Christmas Song")
1984
Webster
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Burn-Out
(1984)
... (performer: "Mountain Greenery")
1982
Solid Gold
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Solid Gold Christmas
(1982)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1979
B.J. and the Bear
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Silent Night, Unholy Night
(1979)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)")
1979
Jack Frost
(TV Movie) (lyrics: "The Christmas Song" - as Mel Torme) / (music: "The Christmas Song" - as Mel Torme)
1977
The Carpenters at Christmas
(TV Special) (writer: "Merry Christmas to You" (aka "The Christmas Song"))
1976
McCloud
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas...
(1976)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1975
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 18 December 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1968
That's Life
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Happy New Year
(1968)
... (performer: "Ridin' High", "Look At That Face", "King of the Road")
1967
The Lucy Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Main Street U.S.A.
(1967)
... ("Main Street U.S.A.") / (performer: "Main Street U.S.A.")
1966
The Andy Williams Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.1
(1966)
... (writer: "County Fair" - uncredited)
1963
The Danny Kaye Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.14
(1963)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1963
Make Room for Daddy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas Story
(1963)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1962
Bandstand
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 17 November 1962
(1962)
... (performer: "Comin' Home Baby")
1961
The Jo Stafford Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Four Seasons
(1961)
... (performer: "Hoo-Dee-Hi")
1956-1960
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Kate Smith
(1960)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
- Lee Aaker & Rin Tin Tin
(1957)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
- Lee Aaker and Rin Tin Tin
(1956)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1960
Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #13.11
(1960)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1957
Dixieland Small-Fry
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Music of Christmas
(1957)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1957
The Frank Sinatra Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank
(1957)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song" - uncredited)
1956
The Nat King Cole Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.8
(1956)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1954
General Electric Theater
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Music for Christmas
(1954)
... (writer: "The Christmas Song")
1947
Good News
("The Best Things in Life Are Free", uncredited) / (performer: "Be a Ladies' Man", "Lucky in Love" - uncredited)
1943
Higher and Higher
(performer: "It's a Most Important Affair" (1943) (uncredited), "Disgustingly Rich" (1940), "You're On Your Own" (1943) (uncredited), "Minuet in Boogie" (1943) (uncredited), "Minuet in G, Op.14, No.1" (1887) (uncredited))
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Other Works:
Book "Traps, the Drum Wonder: The Life of Buddy Rich." New York: Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-507038-0. See more »Alternate Names:
Mel & Janette | Mel Torme and the Meltones | Mel Torme | Mr. Mel Torme | Mr. Mel Tormé | Mel Torne
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One of the joys of a jazz singer is to try to keep a dimension of constant improvisation in relation to what he sings. But--and it's a big but--only if you never lose sight of the original musical value which the composer put in it. And above all, if you don't sacrifice the most important element of a popular song: the words. See more »Trivia:
Suffered a stroke on August 8, 1996. See more »Trademark:
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