Melissa Manchester Biography
Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress who was born on February 15, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, United States. Since the 1970s, her songs have been carried by adult contemporary radio stations, Melissa has also appeared on television, in films, and on stage.
| Quick Biography | |
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| Full Names | Melissa Manchester |
| Popular As | Melissa |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Singer-songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Melissa Manchester Age and Birthday
Melissa is 71 years old as of 2022, she was born on February 15, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on February 15, every year. Her birth sign is Aquarius.
| Age and Birthday Information | |
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| Age | 72 years (2022) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Date of Birth | 15 February 1952 |
| Place of Birth | The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Birthday | February 15th |
Melissa Manchester Height and Weight
Melissa stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall. She weighs 73 kgs which is equivalent to 160 pounds. Her other body measurements, i.e bust, waist, and hip sizes are not available at the moment. We will update this post once we have them. Additionally, she has red hair which she colors brown at times and brown eyes.
| Height and Weight | |
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| Height | 5 Feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) |
| Weight | 73 kgs (160lbs) |
Other Body Measurements
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Shoe Size | To be Updated |
| Dress Size | To be Updated |
| Chest Size | To be Updated |
| Waist Size | To be Updated |
| Hip Size | To be Updated |
Manchester Education
Melissa studied songwriting at New York University along with Paul Simon. She started a singing career at an early age. Melissa learned the piano and harpsichord at the Manhattan School of Music, began singing commercial jingles at age 15, as well became a staff writer for Chappell Music while attending Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Manhattan’s High School |
| College/ University | New York University |
| Highest Qualification | Not available |
Melissa Manchester Family, Parents, and Siblings
Melissa was born and raised in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, to a musical family. Melissa’s father Mr. Manchester was a bassoonist for the New York Metropolitan Opera. Melissa’s mother, Ruth Manchester was one of the first women to design and found her clothing firm, Ruth Manchester Ltd. Melissa hails from a Jewish background.
Melissa Manchester Siblings
There is no information about Mellisa’s siblings. It is not known if she has any brothers or sisters. We will update this post as soon as we get any details about her siblings.
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | Mr. Manchester |
| Mother | Ruth Manchester |
| Brother(s) | To be Updated |
| Sister(s) | To be Updated |
Melissa Manchester Husband and Children
Melissa is a married woman to her husband Kevin DeRemer since 1982. She and Kevin have been married for 38 years since 1st May 1982. Before getting married, Melissa had been in a relationship with Larry Brezner from 1972 to 1979.
Melissa Manchester Children
Melissa and her husband Kevin DeRemer have two children: a son named Nathan Lewis Colville DeRemer (B. September 15, 1986) and a daughter named Hannah Zoë DeRemer (B. July 16, 1988).
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status Married | |
| Husband Kevin DeRemer | |
| Children Two (Nathan and Hannah) |
Melissa Manchester Net Worth
Melissa has an estimated net worth of $6 Million as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer-songwriter and actress. Through her various sources of income, Melissa has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
|---|---|
| Salary | To be Updated |
| Net Worth | $6 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Her career as a singer, songwriter, and actress |
Melissa Manchester Music career
Manchester released her debut album, Home to Myself, in 1973; She co-wrote many of its songs with Carole Bayer Sager. Two years later, her album Melissa produced her first top-ten hit, “Midnight Blue”, which enjoyed 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song’s peak position was #6 for the week of August 9, 1975.
In 1974, Mellisa performed the songs “O Heaven” and “Home to Myself” on the pilot episode of Ms. magazine’s television show, Woman Alive!, a feminist program. She also performed the song live on Burt Sugarman’s television series Midnight Special in 1974.
She also appeared with Richie Havens, Melanie, and Frankie Valli as a contributor and performer in the 1977 NBC special documentary How the Beatles Changed the World. Manchester collaborated with Kenny Loggins to co-write Loggins’ 1978 hit duet with Stevie Nicks, “Whenever I Call You ‘Friend'”.
In 2017, more than 25 years after the release of ‘’Tribute’’, her 1989 album honoring the female singers who influenced her, she released ’’The Fellas’’, with covers of male influences including Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, and Mel Torme.
This was Manchester’s second independently produced studio album. During the pandemic of 2020, Melissa kept busy working on her 24th album, RE: VIEW, a re-envisioned and reworked compilation of several of her previous hits.
She released just one song per month with its accompanying video, which addressed the political and social climates of the time. The complete album was planned for a Fall 2021 release via CD and streaming services.
Melissa Manchester Songs
- You Should Hear How She Talks About You
Hey Ricky · 1982 - Through the Eyes of Love
Greatest Hits · 1983 - Don’t Cry Out Loud
Don’t Cry Out Loud · 1978 - If This Is Love
For the Working Girl · 1980 - Come In From The Rain
Better Days & Happy Endings · 1976 - Midnight Blue
Melissa · 1975 - Just Too Many People
Melissa · 1975 - Fire in the Morning
Melissa · 1979 - Just You and I
Better Days & Happy Endings · 1976 - No One Can Love You More Than Me
Emergency · 1983 - I Got Eyes
Melissa · 1975 - Lovers After All
The essence of Melissa · 1997 - Nice Girls
Greatest Hits · 1983 - Let Me Be Good to You
Basil der Mäusededektiv · 1992 - Looking Through the Eyes of Love
Best Movie Hits
Frequently Asked Questions About Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress who was born on February 15, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, United States. Since the 1970s, her songs have been carried by adult contemporary radio stations, Melissa has also appeared on television, in films, and on stage.
Melissa is 71 years old as of 2022, she was born on February 15, 1951, in The Bronx, New York, United States.
Melissa stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall.
Melissa is a married woman to her husband Kevin DeRemer since 1982. She and Kevin have been married for 38 years since 1st May 1982. Before getting married, Melissa had been in a relationship with Larry Brezner from 1972 to 1979.
Melissa and her husband Kevin DeRemer have two children: a son named Nathan Lewis Colville DeRemer (B. September 15, 1986) and a daughter named Hannah Zoë DeRemer (B. July 16, 1988).
Melissa has an estimated net worth of $6 Million as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer-songwriter and actress. Through her various sources of income, Melissa has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Details about Melissa’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Because of security reasons, Melissa has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Melissa is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Newton is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is still pursuing her career as a singer and songwriter.
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