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.
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?
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
49
Gender
Male
Birthday
1919-03-17
Place of Birth
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Also Known As
Nathaniel Adams Coles