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

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • Startime

    Startime

  • Night of the Quarter Moon

    Night of the Quarter Moon

  • Cat Ballou

    Cat Ballou

  • Kiss Me Deadly

    Kiss Me Deadly

  • Schlager-Raketen

    Schlager-Raketen

  • Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

    Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

  • The Blue Gardenia

    The Blue Gardenia

  • The Scarlet Hour

    The Scarlet Hour

  • See My Lawyer

    See My Lawyer

  • Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

  • China Gate

    China Gate

  • Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

    Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

  • Rat Pack

    Rat Pack

  • Small Town Girl

    Small Town Girl

  • The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

    The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

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

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

  • The Nat King Cole Musical Story

    The Nat King Cole Musical Story

  • Killer Diller

    Killer Diller

  • Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

  • Make Believe Ballroom

    Make Believe Ballroom

  • Playboy's Penthouse

    Playboy's Penthouse

  • Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

  • Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

    Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

  • The Harlem Renaissance

    The Harlem Renaissance

  • St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

  • Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

    Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • Piano Blues

    Piano Blues

  • Istanbul

    Istanbul

  • The Nat King Cole Show

    The Nat King Cole Show

  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

  • My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

  • It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

  • Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

  • Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

    Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

  • The World of Nat King Cole

    The World of Nat King Cole

  • The Legendary Nat King Cole

    The Legendary Nat King Cole

  • The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

    The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

  • Breakfast in Hollywood

    Breakfast in Hollywood

  • Here Comes Elmer

    Here Comes Elmer

  • JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

    JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

  • Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

    Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

  • Stars on Parade

    Stars on Parade

  • Ain't Misbehavin'

    Ain't Misbehavin'

  • Shy Guy

    Shy Guy

  • Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

    Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

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

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

  • Come to Baby, Do

    Come to Baby, Do

  • Got a Penny, Benny?

    Got a Penny, Benny?

  • An Evening with Nat King Cole

    An Evening with Nat King Cole

  • Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Errand Boy for Rhythm

  • Frim Fram Sauce

    Frim Fram Sauce

  • Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

    Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

  • Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

    Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons