Melba Moore

Age: 64
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Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
Born: Oct. 29th, 1945

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Melba Moore's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

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TRIVIA:

She first lit up the stage in "Hair" (1969) and eventually replaced 'Diane Keaton' (qv), the first black actress ever to replace a white actress on Broadway.
In 1996 took over the role of Fantine in "Les Miserables" on Broadway, the first black actress to play that role.
Legendary for possessing a four-octave vocal range.
Has a one woman show in 1998-"Sweet Songs: A Journey In One Life
Won Broadway's 1970 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for "Purlie," which launched her TV and recording career.
Daughter of vocalist Bonnie Davis.
She went on welfare in 1992 and was shunned by her friends. Her daughter left her and moved in with 'Bill Cosby' (qv)'s family.
Formerly a schoolteacher

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