Nat King Cole
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, USA — Mar 17 1919• Died Feb 15 1965
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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.
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Nat King Cole's Credits
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What's My Line?
Self
The Jack Benny Program
Nat King Cole
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
Startime
The George Gobel Show
Self
Kiss Me Deadly
Self - Singer (voice)
Cat Ballou
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
The Blue Gardenia
Nat King Cole
It's Black Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
See My Lawyer
Self
Small Town Girl
Nat King Cole
Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Self
Piano Blues
Self (archive footage)
China Gate
Goldie
Playboy's Penthouse
Self
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
The Nat King Cole Show
Host
The Scarlet Hour
Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Self (archive footage)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Self (archive footage)
The World of Nat King Cole
Self
Breakfast in Hollywood
Self
Stars on Parade
Nat 'King' Cole
Istanbul
Danny Rice
Schlager-Raketen
Nat 'King' Cole
The Harlem Renaissance
Self (archive footage)
St. Louis Blues
W.C. Handy
Night of the Quarter Moon
Cy Robbin
Make Believe Ballroom
Self
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
Self (archive footage)
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
Nat King Cole
Some of Manie's Friends
Rhythm and Blues Revue
Self
Here Comes Elmer
King Cole
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
Self (archive footage)
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
Self
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
Self (archive footage)
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
Self
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
An Evening with Nat King Cole
Self
The Legendary Nat King Cole
Self
Killer Diller
Self (as King Cole Trio)
When The Star Shines...
Sound
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?
King Cole (as the King Cole Trio)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Self (archive footage)
Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
Self
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
Shy Guy
Self
Errand Boy for Rhythm
Self
Come to Baby, Do
Self
Frim Fram Sauce
Self
Got a Penny, Benny?
Self
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories