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James Melton was born on 2 January, 1904 in Moultrie, Georgia, USA, is a soundtrack,actor. Discover James Melton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?

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Occupation soundtrack,actor
Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 2 January, 1904
Birthday 2 January
Birthplace Moultrie, Georgia, USA
Date of death 21 April, 1961
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is James Melton's Wife?

His wife is Marjorie Barkley McClure (29 June 1929 - 21 April 1961) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Marjorie Barkley McClure (29 June 1929 - 21 April 1961) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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James Melton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Melton worth at the age of 57 years old? James Melton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated James Melton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1900

In addition to his accomplishments as a singer, Melton was renowned as a collector of antique cars. His pride was a 1900 Rockwell Hanson Cab, said to be the first automotive taxi used in New York. At a charity event in the 1940's, Melton raced his Rockwell against a horse and buggy...and lost.

1927

James Melton was a popular singer, a Met lyric tenor, a recording artist for Victor and Columbia records and a producer and actor. He was raised in Citra, Florida, where he worked on a farm raising pigs and loading watermelons. He made his first public appearance as soloist in a local choir. A high school teacher noticed his talents and encouraged him to further his vocal studies, so he studied at and graduated from Nashville's Ward-Belmont Conservatory. At the University of Florida, where he matriculated with the idea of studying law, Melton found a place in the college band playing saxophone and singing in the college glee club. Two years later he changed to Vanderbilt University in Nashville in order to study under Gaetano de Luca. He continued his studies at Florida State and Georgia State universities and at Vanderbilt University, and privately with Michael Raucheisen in Berlin, Germany. Coming to New York in 1927, he became part of NBC's "Roxy's Gang", singing at the Roxy Theatre during musical prologues.

Between 1927 and 1933 he sang with the Revelers vocal quartet as first tenor on radio and in concert tours across America and Europe. His stage debut was made at the Town Hall in New York.

1934

By 1934 he became a solo performer and began to appear on radio; he accompanied George Gershwin on a national tour, and was signed to a three-picture Warner Bros. film contract. When that was completed he studied in New York under vocal coach Angelo Canarutto prior to debuting with the Cincinnati Zoo Opera as "Pinkerton" in "Mme.

1938

Butterfly" in 1938, a role he continued for years in Cincinnati, Chicago and San Carlo (where he also did the roles of "Alfredo" and Massenet's "Des Grieux"). He was a member of the Chicago Civic Opera Company.

1940

Throughout the 1940s he was a leading tenor at the Met, appearing in 83 performances of seven operas, including "Don Giovanni", "Lucia di Lammermoor", "Mme. Butterfly", "Manon", "La Traviata" and "Mignon". At this time he was also featured on a weekly radio series and had a recording contract with RCA Red Seal, and was very active in wartime bond rallies, military hospital tours and benefit concerts.

1942

Finally, on December 7, 1942, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut as "Tamino".

1945

For MGM, he appeared with Marion Bell in Ziegfeld Follies (1945), though most of his onscreen footage was cut.

1959

He also appeared on The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) and other shows.