James Melton
Known for

Acting

Credits

10

Gender

Man

Birthday

2 Jan 1904

Day of death

21 Apr 1961 (57)

Place of birth

Moultrie, Georgia, USA

Also known as

James Melton

Biography

James Melton (1904-1961) was a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s. He later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1951Operation WonderlandNarrator
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf - Opera Tenor
1945Ziegfeld FolliesAlfredo (segment "La Traviata")
1937Melody for TwoTod Weaver
1936Sing Me a Love SongJerry Haines
1935Stars Over BroadwayJan King
1933The Last Dogie
1933Hizzoner
1932Sing a Song