Melba Moore
Acting Born Oct 29, 1945 New York City, New York, United States 46 credits
Biography
Melba Moore works in acting. Born October 29, 1945 in New York City, New York, United States. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Sherri
Show of Titles
Unsung
Lord Help Us · Music
The Fighting Temptations
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Lightning Force
Def by Temptation
All Dogs Go to HeavenMother's Day
Monsters
Seasonal Differences
MelbaLet's Go Mets
Night of 100 Stars IIThe Adventures of a Two-Minute WerewolfCharlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
The Cosby ShowEllis Island
American PlayhouseHotel
Falcon CrestPurlie
The Tim Conway ShowThe Beatrice Arthur SpecialFlamingo Road
Hair
The Love Boat
The American Woman: Portraits of Courage
Numéro unSystème 2
Lost in the Stars
ABC Afterschool SpecialThe Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show
Great Performances
The Flip Wilson ShowThe Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker
Some Kind of a Nut
The Dick Cavett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Merv Griffin Show
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
Full Filmography
46 titles- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Show of Titles (2021) as "Purlie" Performer
- Unsung (2008)
- Lord Help Us (2007) Music
- The Fighting Temptations (2003) as Bessie Cooley
- A Bing Crosby Christmas (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Lightning Force (1991)
- Def by Temptation (1990) as Madam Sonya
- All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) as Whippet Angel (voice)
- Mother's Day (1989)
- Monsters (1988) as Angela Lyle
- Seasonal Differences (1987) as Ms. Varady
- Melba (1986) as Melba Patterson
- Let's Go Mets (1986) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf (1985) as Ms. Rogers
- Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom (1985) as Charlotte Forten
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Patricia Abbott
- Ellis Island (1984) as Flora Mitchum
- American Playhouse (1982) as Charlotte Forten
- Hotel (1982)
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Francine Hope
- Purlie (1981) as Lutiebelle
- The Tim Conway Show (1980) as Self
- The Beatrice Arthur Special (1980) as Herself
- Flamingo Road (1980) as Alma
- Hair (1979) as '3-5-0-0' Soloist
- The Love Boat (1977) as Claudette Plummer
- The American Woman: Portraits of Courage (1976) as Harriet Tubman
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Lost in the Stars (1974) as Irina
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Ms. Varady
- The Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show (1972) as Herself - Host
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970) as Model at Party
- Some Kind of a Nut (1969) as One of Bunny's Bunch
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Hostess
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melba Moore best known for?
Melba Moore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherri (2022), Unsung (2008), All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989), Monsters (1988).
When and where was Melba Moore born?
Melba Moore was born on October 29, 1945 in New York City, New York, United States.
How many credits does Melba Moore have?
Melba Moore has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is Melba Moore's background in cinema and television?
Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress. She is the daughter of saxophonist Teddy Hill and R&B singer Bonnie Davis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melba Moore, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wik...
Melba Moore by the numbers
46credits
20films
26TV series
1948–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tim Conway Show (1980) as Self — aged about 34
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest — aged about 21
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 16
- Hair (1979) as '3-5-0-0' Soloist — aged about 33
- Monsters (1988) as Angela Lyle — aged about 42
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Patricia Abbott — aged about 38
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