Melba Moore
Actor · Music
Born Oct 29, 1945 · New York City, New York, United States
Active 1969–present · Awards: Theatre World Award
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.
Filmography
All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) — Whippet Angel (voice)Hair (1979) — '3-5-0-0' SoloistThe Cosby Show (1984) — Patricia AbbottThe Love Boat (1977) — Claudette PlummerThe Fighting Temptations (2003) — Bessie CooleyMelba (1986) — Melba PattersonMonsters (1988) — Angela LyleHotel (1982)Falcon Crest (1981) — Francine HopeFlamingo Road (1980) — AlmaThe Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf (1985) — Ms. RogersABC Afterschool Special (1972) — Ms. VaradyDef by Temptation (1990) — Madam SonyaAmerican Playhouse (1982) — Charlotte FortenMother's Day (1989)Lost in the Stars (1974) — IrinaPurlie (1981) — LutiebelleThe American Woman: Portraits of Courage (1976) — Harriet TubmanLightning Force (1991)Ellis Island (1984) — Flora MitchumThe Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970) — Model at PartyUnsung (2008)Some Kind of a Nut (1969) — One of Bunny's BunchLord Help Us (2007) — Music