Age, Biography and Wiki
Melvin Dwork was born on 9 February, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., is an American designer and activist. Discover Melvin Dwork'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 94 years old?
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| Occupation |
Interior designer |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
9 February, 1922 |
| Birthday |
9 February |
| Birthplace |
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Date of death |
14 June, 2016 |
| Died Place |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Melvin Dwork Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Melvin Dwork height not available right now. We will update Melvin Dwork's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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.
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| Parents |
Henry Dwork Esther Brown |
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Melvin Dwork Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melvin Dwork worth at the age of 94 years old? Melvin Dwork’s income source is mostly from being a successful designer. He is from United States. We have estimated Melvin Dwork'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
designer |
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Timeline
Melvin Dwork (February 9, 1922 – June 14, 2016) was an American interior designer and LGBT activist.
He was discharged from the United States Navy in World War II for his homosexuality.
Dwork was born on February 9, 1922, at Kansas City, Missouri, to parents Henry Dwork and the former Esther Brown.
After graduating from Southeast High School in 1939, he spent two years as a student at the Kansas City Art Institute.
Dwork then attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1941 and 1942.
During World War II, Dwork served in the U.S. Navy and then applied for officer candidate school.
In 1944, he began classes at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
After his partner was arrested and revealed that Dwork was his partner, military police arrested Dwork in Charleston in 1944.
He was jailed, labeled "deviant" by psychiatrists and then discharged as "undesirable."
After leaving the Navy, Dwork returned to New York City and went on to become a successful interior designer in New York City.
He took classes at the Parsons School of Design, worked for antique dealers and worked alongside Yale Burge in the 1960s and James Maguire in the 1970s before striking out on his own.
According to Dwork, he and choreographer John Butler were companions from 1961 until 1993, when Butler died.
Dwork was elected to the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1993.
Dwork spent years trying to remove his naval discharge status from "undesirable" to "honorable."
He eventually had his dishonorable discharge changed to honorable in 2011.
Following the war, he studied design and won several awards.
With support from pro-gay and lesbian military employees and veterans, Dwork succeeded in winning that status change in 2011, shortly before the U.S. military ended its "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Dwork is thought to have been the first World War II veteran to expunge an "undesirable" discharge.
The ruling entitled him to veterans benefits.
Filmmaker Michael Jacoby made a still-unreleased documentary, titled The Undesirable, about Dwork's case.
Dwork lived in Manhattan until his death on June 14, 2016, at the age of 94.
He was survived by a brother, Irvin.
