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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Acting

Born: March 17, 1919Montgomery, Alabama, USA

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
Filmography
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

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

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
An Evening with Nat King Cole

An Evening with Nat King Cole

Self

1963
Schlager-Raketen

Schlager-Raketen

Nat 'King' Cole

1960

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 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
Small Town Girl

Small Town Girl

Nat King Cole

1953
The Blue Gardenia

The Blue Gardenia

Nat King Cole

1953
Make Believe Ballroom

Make Believe Ballroom

Self

1949
Killer Diller

Killer Diller

Self (as King Cole Trio)

1948
Got a Penny, Benny?

Got a Penny, Benny?

Self

1946
Errand Boy for Rhythm

Errand Boy for Rhythm

Self

1946
Come to Baby, Do

Come to Baby, Do

Self

1946
Breakfast in Hollywood

Breakfast in Hollywood

Self

1946

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?

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