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