Nat King Cole
Known for

Acting

Credits

57

Gender

Man

Birthday

Mar 17, 1919

Day of death

Feb 15, 1965 (45)

Place of birth

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Also known as
Nathaniel Adams Coles
Nat 'King' Cole
King Cole
The King Cole Trio
King Cole Trio

Nat King Cole

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.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hitsself
2023Love Songs at the BBC: Volume TwoSelf
2022Rat PackSelf (archive footage)
2019The Green Book: Guide to FreedomSelf - Musician (archive footage)
2019My Music: A Classic ChristmasSelf (archive footage)
2017JFK: The Lost Inaugural GalaSelf
2014Nat King Cole: Afraid of the DarkSelf (archive footage)
2006Frankie Laine: An American DreamerSelf (archive footage)
2005Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
2005Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
2004The Harlem RenaissanceSelf (archive footage)
2004The Legendary Nat King ColeSelf
2004The World of Nat King ColeSelf
2003Piano BluesSelf (archive footage)
2003Jack Paar: Smart TelevisionSelf
2002It's Black EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)
1992Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable ConcertSelf
1989The Unforgettable Nat King ColeSelf (archive footage)
1974Ain't Misbehavin'Self (archive footage)
1965Cat BallouShouter - Sunrise Kid
1963The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
1963An Evening with Nat King ColeSelf
1960Schlager-RaketenNat 'King' Cole
1959The Grammy AwardsSelf
1959Night of the Quarter MoonCy Robbin
1959Startime
1959Some of Manie's Friends
1959Playboy's PenthouseSelf
1958St. Louis BluesW.C. Handy
1957China GateGoldie
1957IstanbulDanny Rice
1956The Scarlet HourNightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
1956The Nat King Cole ShowHost
1955Kiss Me DeadlySelf - Singer (voice)
1955Rhythm and Blues RevueSelf
1955The Nat King Cole Musical StoryNat King Cole
1953The Blue GardeniaNat King Cole
1953Small Town GirlNat King Cole
1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950The Jack Benny ProgramNat King Cole
1949Make Believe BallroomSelf
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf - Pianist
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1948Killer DillerSelf (as King Cole Trio)
1946Breakfast in HollywoodSelf
1946Got a Penny, Benny?Self
1946Shy GuySelf
1946Errand Boy for RhythmSelf
1946Come to Baby, DoSelf
1945See My LawyerSelf
1945Frim Fram SauceSelf
1944Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?King Cole (as the King Cole Trio)
1944Stars on ParadeNat 'King' Cole
1943Here Comes ElmerKing Cole
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1963An Evening with Nat King ColeWriter