Mel Tormé
| First Name | Mel |
| Last Name | Torme |
| Full Name at Birth | Melvin Howard Tormé |
| Other Names | The Velvet Fog |
| Age | 73 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1925 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois |
| Date of Death | June 5, 1999 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | stroke |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | The Christmas Song |
| Music Genre | Vocal |
| Music Style | Show Tunes, Jazz, Swing, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Bop |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Cheerful, Confident, Refined/Mannered, Soothing, Stylish, Exuberant, Springlike, Rousing, Playful, Sentimental, Sophisticated, Intimate, Poignant, Reflective, Gentle, Sweet, Bittersweet, Romantic, Carefree, Laid-Back/Mellow |
| Instrument | Vocals, Drums |
| Friends | Buddy Rich, Anita O'Day |
| Associated People | Frank Sinatra |
Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, known for his jazz singing. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He co-wrote the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" (also known as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") with Bob Wells.
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Filmography
Selected Mel Tormé film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1995
The Magic of Christmas
Host
1988
The Night of the Living Duck
Daffy Duck
1978
Land of No Return
Zak O'Brien
1971
It Was a Very Good Year
Host
1969
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers
Harry Carter
1966
Dusty
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1958
U.S. Marshal
Johnny Fleck
1946
Movieland Magic
Studio tour guide
1945
Let's Go Steady
Streak Edwards
1944
Ghost Catchers
Singer/Drummer
1944
Pardon My Rhythm
Ricky O'Bannon
1944
Resisting Enemy Interrogation
American Pilot
Music Department Credits
1964
Calhoun: County Agent
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Soundtrack Credits
1999
Vuxna människor
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1989
Babycakes
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1984
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
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1945
Let's Go Steady
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1945
Lullaby of Broadway
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1944
Pardon My Rhythm
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