Nat King Cole
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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
Credits
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
Cat Ballou (1965)
as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
as Self - Singer (voice)
The Blue Gardenia (1953)
as Nat King Cole
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019)
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Piano Blues (2003)
as Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
The World of Nat King Cole (2004)
as Self
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990)
as Self (archive footage)
Small Town Girl (1953)
as Nat King Cole
Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)
as Self
Istanbul (1957)
as Danny Rice
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023)
as Self
The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
as Self (archive footage)
China Gate (1957)
as Goldie
Night of the Quarter Moon (1959)
as Cy Robbin
St. Louis Blues (1958)
as W.C. Handy
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006)
as Self (archive footage)
The Scarlet Hour (1956)
as Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala (2017)
as Self
The Legendary Nat King Cole (2004)
as Self
Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)
as Self
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits (—)
as Self (archive footage)
Shy Guy (1946)
as Self
Here Comes Elmer (1943)
as King Cole
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas (2005)
Actor
Killer Diller (1948)
as Self (as King Cole Trio)
Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)
as Self
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole (1989)
as Self (archive footage)
Some of Manie's Friends (1959)
Actor
The Nat King Cole Musical Story (1955)
as Nat King Cole
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert (1992)
as Self
Errand Boy for Rhythm (1946)
as Self
See My Lawyer (1945)
as Self
Who's Been Eating My Porridge? (1944)
Actor
Schlager-Raketen (1960)
as Nat 'King' Cole
Stars on Parade (1944)
as Nat 'King' Cole
Come to Baby, Do (1946)
as Self
Make Believe Ballroom (1949)
as Self
An Evening with Nat King Cole (1963)
as Self
Ain't Misbehavin' (1974)
as Self (archive footage)
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories (2005)
Actor
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert (2004)
Actor
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons (2005)
Actor