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Mel Tormé

Mel Tormé - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 13, 1925
Age100
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Mel Tormé's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForVocal jazz performances and songwriting, particularly for co-writing 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)' and his smooth vocal style.

Intro

Mel Tormé was an American singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author, best known for his velvety vocal style and the nickname 'The Velvet Fog.' He gained fame as a jazz and pop singer, and he was also a prolific songwriter.

Early Life & Background

Mel Tormé was born to Russian Jewish immigrant parents in Chicago. He was a child prodigy, singing professionally from a young age and writing his first song at 13.

Career Highlights

  • Co-wrote and popularized 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)'
  • Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist and arranger
  • Starred in films and radio shows during the 1940s and 1950s
  • Published several books, including memoirs and works on music

Trivia

  • Nicknamed 'The Velvet Fog' for his smooth vocal timbre
  • Was a child actor and started performing publicly at age 4
  • Played drums and piano in addition to singing

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Mel Tormé?

Mel Tormé is 100 years old.

When was Mel Tormé born?

Mel Tormé was born the 13 September 1925.

Where is Mel Tormé from?

Chicago, Illinois, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About September 13th, 1925, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 13, 1925, Dazzy Vance of the Brooklyn Robins pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, leading his team to a 10–1 victory.
  • Day of the week: September 13th, 1925 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Cheatin' on Me by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Torm%C3%A9
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mel-Torme
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868721/