Who Is Mel Carter? Bio, Wife, Net Worth, Where Is He Today?

  • Mel Carter is an Ohio-born pop singer who became famous for his hit song Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me in 1965
  • The legend is also an actor and has featured in many Television Series, including Werewolf (1987) and You Again? (1986)
  • Mel has not  revealed if he is or has ever been married, or if he has any children 

Mel Carter is an American Pop singer best known for his 1965 hit song Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. He began his career as a singer at the age of 16 and has risen to become one of the most revered pop singers in the industry.

Aside from being a successful singer, the Ohio-born is also an actor and has featured in quite a number of TV series. He is currently alive and kicking.

Personal Profile of Mel Carter

  • Full Name: Mel Carter
  • Date of Birth: April 22, 1939
  • Age: 84 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Black

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Early Life and Biography of Mel Carter

Mel Carter was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 22, 1939. He started his career in music at the age of 16, when he started singing with Little Jimmy Scott.

Subsequently, he was discovered by Mercury records boss, Quincy Jones, who signed him to the record label.

While he was in Mercury, he didn’t make it big. He later got an opportunity to work with Sam Cooke at Derby Records. It was there that he got to record many of his hit songs which brought him to the limelight. He was in his 20s when he became a sensation.

He went on to release his first album titled When A Boy Falls In Love, which was co-written by Cooke.

Mel then got signed to Imperial Record which brought him to the peak of his career. It was while he was at Imperial Records that he recorded his biggest hit Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other songs released by the music legend are Deed I Do (1964), The Richest Man Alive (1965), Love Is All We Need (1966), Edelweiss (1967), San Francisco Is A Lonely Town (1969), and I Don’t Want To Get Over You (1981) among many others.

Mel Carter is Also an Actor

Apart from being a highly successful singer, Mel has an equally successful acting career. He began his career in acting in the late 60s after he became popular as a singer.

He has appeared in quite a number of TV series including 1st & Ten (1990), Werewolf (1987), You Again? (1986), Hunter (1986), Magnum, P.I (1980), Quincy M.E (1979), and The Outcasts (1968).

Mel has also been featured in other TV series and shows as a performer, where he performed some of his hit songs.

Was Mel Carter Married?

A lot of Mel’s fans have been asking about Mel’s relationship, who his wife is, and what she does. As much as these are valid questions, there is no definite answer to them.

Mel has never revealed if he was married or had any romantic ties with anyone. This might be due to wanting his love life private or simply because he has none. No matter his marital or relationship status, the Legend is still a favorite. Similarly, he has not revealed if he has any children.

What is The Singer’s Net Worth

Mel Carter has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His wealth was garnered from his over 6 decades of show business, his successful musical career, and his career as a seasoned actor.

He is reported to be one of the richest Ohio-born pop singers.

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Where is the “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” Singer?

As of the time of this writing, the music legend is still alive and kicking, despite the fact that he is aged, he is still relevant in the industry and released 3 albums between 2010 and 2022.

He co-wrote a track for the 2017 film, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, a depiction of Paul Turner’s Memoir. Similarly, he performed in the TV series Bull, in 2018.

Personal Profile

The Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me crooner, though very private with personal information, has managed to remain relevant in the entertainment industry over the years. We hope that the rest of his life will be nothing short of bliss while he enjoys the fruits of his hard work.

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