Background
Williams, Melva L. was born on June 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Oscar and Louvonia (Witcher) W. Bachelor of Education, Chicago State University, 1960, Master of Science in Education, 1967.
Williams, Melva L. was born on June 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Oscar and Louvonia (Witcher) W. Bachelor of Education, Chicago State University, 1960, Master of Science in Education, 1967.
Doctor of Education, NovaU., 1979. Musician with instrumental and vocal groups, 1945-1960. Actress radio, television, stage and films, since 1945.
Teacher Chicago Public Schools, 1960-1969, assistant principal, since 1969.
Member Goodman Theatre Repertory Company, Chicago, 1971-1972, Milwaukee Repertory Company, since 1974. Choral director, various locations, since 1960.
Speech specialist. Television appearances include: The Great Pretender, Under the Biltmore Clock, Jack and Mike series (American Broadcasting Company), Sable series (Columbia Broadcasting System), Bird of the Iron Feather, Mike Royko at Best, A Matter of Principle.
Stage appearances include: The Little Foxes, Under Papa"s Pictures, The Mouthtrap, The Sunshine Boys, God"s Favorite, Raisin in the Sun, Native Son, Royal Family, Assassination.
Teacher Chicago Public Schools, 1960—1969. Assistant principal, since 1969. Member Goodman Theatre Repertory Company, Chicago, 1971—1972, Milwaukee Repertory Company, since 1974.
Member of American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Explorers Investment Group (board directors), American Federation Musicians, Actors Equity, Screen Actors Guild, Nova University Alumni Association, Chicago State University Alumni Association, Phi Delta Kappa.