Age, Biography and Wiki
Mel Tomlinson (Mel Alexander Tomlinson) was born on 3 January, 1954 in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S., is an American dancer and choreographer (1954–2019). Discover Mel Tomlinson'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 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Mel Alexander Tomlinson |
| Occupation |
Ballet dancer, modern dancer, minister |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January, 1954 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Date of death |
5 February, 2019 |
| Died Place |
Huntersville, North Carolina |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Ballet dancer with the age 65 years old group.
Mel Tomlinson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Mel Tomlinson height not available right now. We will update Mel Tomlinson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Mel Tomlinson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mel Tomlinson worth at the age of 65 years old? Mel Tomlinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Ballet dancer. He is from United States. We have estimated Mel Tomlinson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Ballet dancer |
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Timeline
Mel Alexander Tomlinson (January 3, 1954 – February 5, 2019) was an American dancer and choreographer.
In the 1960s he attended the segregated John W. Ligon Senior High School, where he studied dance and gymnastics.
He went on to earn a B.F.A. in dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts.
Tomlinson began his professional dance career as a principal dancer with Agnes de Mille Heritage Dance Theater, which was founded at the North Carolina School of the Arts.
In 1974 Tomlinson moved to New York City to join Dance Theatre of Harlem, choosing the company after also receiving invitations from Joffrey Ballet and Boston Ballet.
He was promoted to soloist with Dance Theatre of Harlem, performing in Manifestations, Swan Lake, and Scheherazade.
He later took leave from Dance Theatre of Harlem to join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; dancing in Pas de Duke and The Time Before the Time After.
At the time of his debut with the New York City Ballet in 1981, he was the only African-American dancer in the company.
Ballet choreographer Agnes de Mille referred to Tomlinson as "the most exciting black dancer in America."
Throughout his ballet career, he danced with New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Agnes de Mille Dance Theatre, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and Boston Ballet.
In his later life, Tomlinson received a degree from Carolina University of Theology and was ordained as a Baptist minister.
Tomlinson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and grew up in the Chavis Heights public housing neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh.
He began dancing while a student at Fred J. Carnage Junior High School, taking lessons from Betty Kovach.
Tomlinson joined the New York City Ballet in 1981; at the time the only African-American dancer at the company.
He made his debut at New York City Ballet on November 27, 1981, in George Balanchine's Agon, dancing with Heather Watts.
In 1983, Tomlinson received the first annual North Carolina Prize for outstanding work in the visual or performing arts.
In 1987 Tomlinson retired from New York City Ballet, having reached the rank of soloist, and moved back to North Carolina to join the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
He came out of retirement to dance as a principal dancer for the North Carolina Dance Theatre under the direction of Salvatore Aiello.
He was diagnosed with HIV in the 1990s and developed AIDS.
In 1991 he left North Carolina Dance Theatre and joined Boston Ballet as a principal dancer and master teacher in the CITYDANCE program, dancing with the company until 1994.
Tomlinson also taught at Boston Conservatory of Music, Harvard University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the School at Greensboro Ballet, and Charlotte Ballet.
Tomlinson was openly gay.
On December 8, 1998, Tomlinson was admitted into the House of Mercy, a ministry of the Catholic Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, North Carolina that assists people in the final stages of AIDS.
Shirley Stowe, director of nursing at the House of Mercy, expected Tomlinson to die within six months after being admitted.
He made a slow recovery and was eventually released from the house on September 10, 2000.
Tomlinson received a Ph.D. from Carolina University of Theology and was ordained as a Baptist minister.
Tomlinson later lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was a dance teacher and director of The Hallelujah Dance Corps at St. Paul Baptist Church.
He died on February 5, 2019, at the age of 65.
