Nat King Cole
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Acting Credits
Biography
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
Filmography
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
2023
as Self
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
2022
as Self (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas
2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
2019
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
2017
as Self
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
2005
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
2005
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
2005
The Legendary Nat King Cole
2004
as Self
The Harlem Renaissance
2004
as Self (archive footage)
The World of Nat King Cole
2004
as Self
Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
2004
Piano Blues
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Jack Paar: Smart Television
2003
as Self
It's Black Entertainment
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
1992
as Self
Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs
1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
1989
as Self (archive footage)
Ain't Misbehavin'
1974
as Self (archive footage)
Cat Ballou
1965
as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
An Evening with Nat King Cole
1963
as Self
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
Schlager-Raketen
1960
as Nat 'King' Cole
Night of the Quarter Moon
1959
as Cy Robbin
Some of Manie's Friends
1959
Playboy's Penthouse
1959
as Self
The Grammys
1959
as Self
Startime
1959
as Self
St. Louis Blues
1958
as W.C. Handy
China Gate
1957
as Goldie
Istanbul
1957
as Danny Rice
The Scarlet Hour
1956
as Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
The Nat King Cole Show
1956
as Host
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
1955
as Nat King Cole
Rhythm and Blues Revue
1955
as Self
Kiss Me Deadly
1955
as Self - Singer (voice)
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
The Blue Gardenia
1953
as Nat King Cole
Small Town Girl
1953
as Nat King Cole
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Nat King Cole
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
Make Believe Ballroom
1949
as Self
Killer Diller
1948
as Self (as King Cole Trio)
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Breakfast in Hollywood
1946
as Self
Shy Guy
1946
as Self
Errand Boy for Rhythm
1946
as Self
Come to Baby, Do
1946
as Self
See My Lawyer
1945
as Self
Stars on Parade
1944
as Nat 'King' Cole
Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
1944
Here Comes Elmer
1943
as King Cole