Nat King Cole

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

King Cole

Here Comes Elmer

Nat King Cole

The Blue Gardenia

Self (as King Cole Trio)

Killer Diller

Shouter - Sunrise Kid

Cat Ballou

Self

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

W.C. Handy

St. Louis Blues

Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

Goldie

China Gate

King Cole (as the King Cole Trio)

Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?

Self

The Legendary Nat King Cole

Danny Rice

Istanbul

Cy Robbin

Night of the Quarter Moon

Nat King Cole

The Nat King Cole Musical Story

Some of Manie's Friends

Self (archive footage)

Rat Pack

Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')

The Scarlet Hour

Self

An Evening with Nat King Cole

Self

Breakfast in Hollywood

Self (archive footage)

The Harlem Renaissance

Self

Shy Guy

Self (archive footage)

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

Self (archive footage)

Ain't Misbehavin'

Nat 'King' Cole

Schlager-Raketen

Self (archive footage)

The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Nat 'King' Cole

Stars on Parade

Nat King Cole

Small Town Girl

Self

Unforgettable, with Love: Natalie Cole Sings the Songs of Nat King Cole

Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

Self

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Self

The World of Nat King Cole

Self

Make Believe Ballroom

Self (archive footage)

Piano Blues

Self

See My Lawyer

Self (archive footage)

It's Black Entertainment

Self

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Self (archive footage)

My Music: A Classic Christmas

Self

Frim Fram Sauce

Self

Errand Boy for Rhythm

Self

Got a Penny, Benny?

Self

Come to Baby, Do

Self - Singer (voice)

Kiss Me Deadly

Self - Musician (archive footage)

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

Self

JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

Self (archive footage)

I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

49

Gender

Male

Birthday

1919-03-17

Place of Birth

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Also Known As

Nathaniel Adams Coles