James Melton

Known For

Acting

Born

1904-01-02 in Moultrie, Georgia, USA

Died

1961-04-21

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.

Most Known For

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Sing Me a Love Song

as Jerry Haines

Hizzoner

Ziegfeld Follies

as Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")

Stars Over Broadway

as Jan King

Melody for Two

as Tod Weaver

The Last Dogie

Operation Wonderland

as Narrator