Melvin Franklin Net Worth
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Melvin Franklin net worth is
$1.3 Million
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David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin, was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1994.
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bass singing voice |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [Speaking at the funeral of David Ruffin]: "As long as his memory lives in our hearts, he will be immortal. Let all of us pass his memory on to our children for generations to come, just as we have done for the late great Paul Williams and Marvin Gaye." |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Temptations were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. |
| 2 | Best friends with The Temptations band mate Otis Williams, who says that when he first approached Melvin as teenagers, Melvin actually ran away from him, thinking he was a gang member who wanted to beat him up for his money. |
| 3 | Portrayed by D.B. Woodside in The Temptations 1998 biographical miniseries The Temptations (1998). |
| 4 | Uncle of Rick James. |
| 5 | Had five children: David Jr., Davette, Felicia, Niquos and LaRissa. Distant cousin of David Ruffin, and Jimmy Ruffin. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temptations | 1998 | TV Series | |
| Happy New Year | 1987 | Temptation (as David English) | |
| Pole Position | 1984 | TV Series | Wheels |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Century Masters: The Best of Rick James - The DVD Collection | 2005 | Video short | Himself (segment "Standing on the Top") (as The Temptations) |
| We Love You Like a Rock: The Dixie Hummingbirds | 1994 | Documentary | Himself |
| Getting By | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Full Moon Show | 1992 | TV Series documentary | |
| Smokey Robinson: The Quiet Legend | 1990 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Murphy Brown | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| Motown Merry Christmas | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Moonlighting | 1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 3rd Annual Black Gold Awards | 1986 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Love Boat | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Motown Returns to the Apollo | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Fall Guy | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever | 1983 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (Temptations member) |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| The John Davidson Show | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Midnight Special | 1980 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| The Sonny Comedy Revue | 1974 | TV Series | Himself |
| Save the Children | 1973 | Documentary | Himself |
| Soul Train | 1972 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1967-1971 | TV Series | Singer |
| The Andy Williams Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Leslie Uggams Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
| TCB | 1968 | TV Movie | Himself (as The Temptations) |
| Laugh-In | 1968 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Performer |
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1966 | TV Series | Themselves |
| The Lloyd Thaxton Show | 1966 | TV Series | Himself |
| It's What's Happening, Baby! | 1965 | TV Special | Himself (as The Temptations) |
| Ready, Steady, Go! | 1965 | TV Series | Himself |
| Thank Your Lucky Stars | 1965 | TV Series | Himself |
| Shindig! | 1965 | TV Series | Himself - Singer |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
TCB (1968)
as Himself
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
as Himself (Temptations member)
Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985)
as Himself
Pole Position (1984)
as Wheels
