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Nat King Cole

Acting 45 (deceased) years old Montgomery, Alabama, USA ★ 0.6
Born: March 17, 1919
Died: February 15, 1965

Biography

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first African American man to host an American television series.

Filmography

Acting Credits (59)

I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story Self (archive footage) 2024
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Self (archive footage) 2023
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two Self 2023
Rat Pack
Rat Pack Self (archive footage) 2022
My Music: A Classic Christmas
My Music: A Classic Christmas Self (archive footage) 2019
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Self - Musician (archive footage) 2019
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala Self 2017
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark Self (archive footage) 2014
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer Self (archive footage) 2006
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories 2005
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons 2005
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas 2005
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert 2004
The Legendary Nat King Cole
The Legendary Nat King Cole Self 2004
The World of Nat King Cole
The World of Nat King Cole Self 2004
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance Self (archive footage) 2004
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Jack Paar: Smart Television Self 2003
Piano Blues
Piano Blues Self (archive footage) 2003
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment Self (archive footage) 2002
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert Self 1992
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Self (archive footage) 1989
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin' Self (archive footage) 1974
Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou Shouter - Sunrise Kid 1965
The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show Self 1963
An Evening with Nat King Cole
An Evening with Nat King Cole Self 1963
Schlager-Raketen
Schlager-Raketen Nat 'King' Cole 1960
The Grammys
The Grammys Self 1959
Playboy's Penthouse
Playboy's Penthouse Self 1959
Startime
Startime 1959
Some of Manie's Friends
Some of Manie's Friends 1959
Night of the Quarter Moon
Night of the Quarter Moon Cy Robbin 1959
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues W.C. Handy 1958
China Gate
China Gate Goldie 1957
Istanbul
Istanbul Danny Rice 1957
The Nat King Cole Show
The Nat King Cole Show Host 1956
The Scarlet Hour
The Scarlet Hour Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go') 1956
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
The Nat King Cole Musical Story Nat King Cole 1955
Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly Self - Singer (voice) 1955
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Rhythm and Blues Revue Self 1955
The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show Self 1954
Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl Nat King Cole 1953
The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia Nat King Cole 1953
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program Nat King Cole 1950
What's My Line?
What's My Line? Self 1950
Make Believe Ballroom
Make Believe Ballroom Self 1949
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948
Killer Diller
Killer Diller Self (as King Cole Trio) 1948
Errand Boy for Rhythm
Errand Boy for Rhythm Self 1946
Come to Baby, Do
Come to Baby, Do Self 1946
Got a Penny, Benny?
Got a Penny, Benny? Self 1946
Breakfast in Hollywood
Breakfast in Hollywood Self 1946
Shy Guy
Shy Guy Self 1946
Frim Fram Sauce
Frim Fram Sauce Self 1945
See My Lawyer
See My Lawyer Self 1945
Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
Who's Been Eating My Porridge? 1944
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? King Cole (as the King Cole Trio) 1944
Stars on Parade
Stars on Parade Nat 'King' Cole 1944
Here Comes Elmer
Here Comes Elmer King Cole 1943
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits Self (archive footage)

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