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Nat King Cole

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1919-03-17

Deathday: 1965-02-15 (45 years old)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

all 69

Movies 61

self 48

TV Shows 8

Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole

Biography

Filmography

all 69

Movies 61

self 48

TV Shows 8

I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story (2024)

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023)

Harry Belafonte: Between Calypso and Justice (2022)

Rat Pack (2022)

My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019)

The Apollo (2019)

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019)

Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll (2018)

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala (2017)

3-D Rarities (2015)

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014)

Jazz Giants of the 20th Century (2007)

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006)

Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories (2005)

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas (2005)

The Legendary Nat King Cole (2004)

The World of Nat King Cole (2004)

The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)

Piano Blues (2003)

Strangers in the Night: The Bert Kaempfert Story (2003)

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For (2000)

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (1998)

Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert (1992)

Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990)

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole (1989)

That's Black Entertainment (1989)

Ain't Misbehavin' (1974)

Cat Ballou (1965)

The Danny Kaye Show (1963)

An Evening with Nat King Cole (1963)

Schlager-Raketen (1960)

The Grammy Awards (1959)

Playboy's Penthouse (1959)

Startime (1959)

Some of Manie's Friends (1959)

Night of the Quarter Moon (1959)

St. Louis Blues (1958)

China Gate (1957)

Istanbul (1957)

The Nat King Cole Show (1956)

The Scarlet Hour (1956)

The Nat King Cole Musical Story (1955)

Rock 'n' Roll Revue (1955)

Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)

Small Town Girl (1953)

The Blue Gardenia (1953)

The Jack Benny Program (1950)

What's My Line? (1950)

Make Believe Ballroom (1949)

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

Killer Diller (1948)

Errand Boy for Rhythm (1946)

Got a Penny, Benny? (1946)

Come to Baby, Do (1946)

Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)

Shy Guy (1946)

Frim Fram Sauce (1945)

See My Lawyer (1945)

Who's Been Eating My Porridge? (1944)

Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? (1944)

Stars on Parade (1944)

Here Comes Elmer (1943)

Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

Calypso Dreams

Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

Information

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday 1919-03-17

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1919-03-17

Deathday

1965-02-15 (45 years old)

Birth Name

Nathaniel Adams Coles

Birth Place

Montgomery, United States

Children

Natalie Cole

Siblings

Freddy Cole, Ike Cole, Eddie Cole

Citizenships

United States

Residences

Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments, United States of America

Also Known As

Nathaniel Adams Coles, Nat 'King' Cole, King Cole, The King Cole Trio, King Cole Trio

Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame