Melba Moore - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 29, 1945 |
|---|---|
| Age | 80 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Melba Moore's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Tony Award-winning role in 'Purlie'; hit songs such as 'This Is It' and 'Love's Comin' At Ya'; groundbreaking contributions to R&B and pop music. |
Intro
Melba Moore is an American singer, actress, and entertainer, best known for her hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s, her Tony Award-winning Broadway performances, and her contributions to R&B, soul, and pop music.
Early Life & Background
Born Melba Hill in New York City, Melba Moore was the daughter of saxophonist Teddy Hill and singer Bonnie Davis. She attended Newark Arts High School and graduated from Montclair State College, beginning her career as a music teacher before transitioning to musical theater and popular music.
Career Highlights
- Won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for 'Purlie' (1970).
- Starred in the original Broadway production of 'Hair' and 'Purlie'.
- Released several hit singles in the 1970s and 1980s, including 'This Is It', 'Love's Comin' At Ya', and 'Lean on Me'.
- Nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
- Starred in her own TV variety show with Clifton Davis, making them one of the first African-American hosts of a network TV variety show.
Trivia
- Became the first African-American woman to replace another African-American woman (Diahann Carroll) in a major Broadway musical lead role, 'Purlie'.
- She was inducted into the Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame.
- Her father, Teddy Hill, was a well-known big band leader.
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Melba Moore is 80 years old.
Melba Moore was born the 29 October 1945.
New York City, New York, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About October 29th, 1945, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 29th, 1945 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It's Been a Long Long Time by Stan Kenton & His Orchestra (Vocal June Christy)
- Popular movie: The Lost Weekend directed by Billy Wilder
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