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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
Citizen Kane
(1941)
Pianist in 'El Rancho' (uncredited)
Cat Ballou
(1965)
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Kiss Me Deadly
(1955)
Self - Singer (voice)
Full Filmography
Acting
Citizen Kane
(1941)
Pianist in 'El Rancho' (uncredited)
Here Comes Elmer
(1943)
King Cole
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?
(1944)
King Cole (as the King Cole Trio)
Stars on Parade
(1944)
Nat 'King' Cole
Frim Fram Sauce
(1945)
Self
See My Lawyer
(1945)
Self
Breakfast in Hollywood
(1946)
Self
Errand Boy for Rhythm
(1946)
Self
Got a Penny, Benny?
(1946)
Self
Shy Guy
(1946)
Self
Come to Baby, Do
(1946)
Self
Killer Diller
(1948)
Self (as King Cole Trio)
Make Believe Ballroom
(1949)
Self
Small Town Girl
(1953)
Nat King Cole
The Blue Gardenia
(1953)
Nat King Cole
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
(1955)
Nat King Cole
Kiss Me Deadly
(1955)
Self - Singer (voice)
Rhythm and Blues Revue
(1955)
Self
The Scarlet Hour
(1956)
Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
Istanbul
(1957)
Danny Rice
China Gate
(1957)
Goldie
St. Louis Blues
(1958)
W.C. Handy
Night of the Quarter Moon
(1959)
Cy Robbin
Some of Manie's Friends
(1959)
Schlager-Raketen
(1960)
Nat 'King' Cole
An Evening with Nat King Cole
(1963)
Self
Cat Ballou
(1965)
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Ain't Misbehavin'
(1974)
Self (archive footage)
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
(1992)
Self
It's Black Entertainment
(2002)
Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television
(2003)
Self
Piano Blues
(2003)
Self (archive footage)
The World of Nat King Cole
(2004)
Self
The Legendary Nat King Cole
(2004)
Self
The Harlem Renaissance
(2004)
Self (archival footage)
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
(2005)
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
(2005)
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
(2014)
Self (archive footage)
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
(2017)
Self
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
(2019)
Self - Musician (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas
(2019)
Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
(2022)
Self (archive footage)
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
(2023)
Self
Writing