Nat King Cole

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

59

Gender

Male

Birthday

1919-03-17

Day of death

1965-02-15 (45 years old)

Place of Birth

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Nat King Cole

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

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • Cat Ballou

    Cat Ballou

  • Schlager-Raketen

    Schlager-Raketen

  • China Gate

    China Gate

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • Piano Blues

    Piano Blues

  • Rat Pack

    Rat Pack

  • Startime

    Startime

  • Killer Diller

    Killer Diller

  • The Blue Gardenia

    The Blue Gardenia

  • Night of the Quarter Moon

    Night of the Quarter Moon

  • Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

  • The Nat King Cole Musical Story

    The Nat King Cole Musical Story

  • Small Town Girl

    Small Town Girl

  • The Scarlet Hour

    The Scarlet Hour

  • Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

  • See My Lawyer

    See My Lawyer

  • St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

  • JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

    JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

  • Istanbul

    Istanbul

  • Kiss Me Deadly

    Kiss Me Deadly

  • The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

    The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

  • The Harlem Renaissance

    The Harlem Renaissance

  • The World of Nat King Cole

    The World of Nat King Cole

  • The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

    The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

  • Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

    Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

  • Here Comes Elmer

    Here Comes Elmer

  • Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

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

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

  • Playboy's Penthouse

    Playboy's Penthouse

  • Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

    Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

  • The Nat King Cole Show

    The Nat King Cole Show

  • Breakfast in Hollywood

    Breakfast in Hollywood

  • Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

    Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • Stars on Parade

    Stars on Parade

  • Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

  • Ain't Misbehavin'

    Ain't Misbehavin'

  • It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

  • Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

    Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

  • Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

    Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

  • My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

  • Make Believe Ballroom

    Make Believe Ballroom

  • Got a Penny, Benny?

    Got a Penny, Benny?

  • Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

    Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

  • The Legendary Nat King Cole

    The Legendary Nat King Cole

  • An Evening with Nat King Cole

    An Evening with Nat King Cole

  • Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

    Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

  • Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

    Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

  • Frim Fram Sauce

    Frim Fram Sauce

  • Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

    Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

  • Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Errand Boy for Rhythm

  • Come to Baby, Do

    Come to Baby, Do

  • Shy Guy

    Shy Guy

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

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