Melba Tolliver is an American journalist known for working as an anchor/reporter at WABC-TV.
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Breakthrough:Became one of the first African American women to anchor a news program in a major U.S. market in 1967
10 Quick Facts About Melba Tolliver
- Full Name: Melba Tolliver
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1939
- Age: 86 years old
- Place of Birth: Rome, Georgia
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Media Level: Local
Melba Tolliver Age
Melba Tolliver is about 87 years old as of 2026. Melba Tolliver was born in 1939.
Education
She attended State University of New York at Empire State College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- State University of New York at Empire State College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Melba Tolliver's career includes news and reporting roles with WABC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Anchor/Reporter
Period: 1967–1976
Details: New York, NY
Personal Information
- Full Name: Melba Tolliver
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1939
- Age: 86
- Birthday: November 20
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Rome, Georgia
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $64,000–$281,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $371,000–$5,295,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
