Nat King Cole
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (41)
When The Star Shines...
Music (Sound)
2024
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
2023
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self
2023
Rat Pack
as Self (archive footage)
2022
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self (archive footage)
2019
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
as Self
2017
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
2005
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
2005
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
2005
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
2004
The Legendary Nat King Cole
as Self
2004
The World of Nat King Cole
as Self
2004
The Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Jack Paar: Smart Television
as Self
2003
Piano Blues
as Self (archive footage)
2003
It's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
2002
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
as Self
1992
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
as Self (archive footage)
1989
Ain't Misbehavin'
as Self (archive footage)
1974
Cat Ballou
as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
1965
An Evening with Nat King Cole
as Self
1963
Schlager-Raketen
as Nat 'King' Cole
1960
Some of Manie's Friends
1959
Night of the Quarter Moon
as Cy Robbin
1959
St. Louis Blues
as W.C. Handy
1958
China Gate
as Goldie
1957
Istanbul
as Danny Rice
1957
The Scarlet Hour
as Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
1956
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
as Nat King Cole
1955
Kiss Me Deadly
as Self - Singer (voice)
1955
Rhythm and Blues Revue
as Self
1955
Small Town Girl
as Nat King Cole
1953
The Blue Gardenia
as Nat King Cole
1953
Make Believe Ballroom
as Self
1949
Killer Diller
as Self (as King Cole Trio)
1948
Errand Boy for Rhythm
as Self
1946
Got a Penny, Benny?
as Self
1946
