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