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