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 Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Rat Pack

    Rat Pack

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • Schlager-Raketen

    Schlager-Raketen

  • Istanbul

    Istanbul

  • Small Town Girl

    Small Town Girl

  • Killer Diller

    Killer Diller

  • St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

  • Piano Blues

    Piano Blues

  • Startime

    Startime

  • Cat Ballou

    Cat Ballou

  • See My Lawyer

    See My Lawyer

  • Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

  • Kiss Me Deadly

    Kiss Me Deadly

  • The Grammys

    The Grammys

  • Here Comes Elmer

    Here Comes Elmer

  • The World of Nat King Cole

    The World of Nat King Cole

  • Make Believe Ballroom

    Make Believe Ballroom

  • The Blue Gardenia

    The Blue Gardenia

  • China Gate

    China Gate

  • Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

    Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

  • The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

    The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

  • It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

  • The Scarlet Hour

    The Scarlet Hour

  • The Nat King Cole Show

    The Nat King Cole Show

  • Playboy's Penthouse

    Playboy's Penthouse

  • Ain't Misbehavin'

    Ain't Misbehavin'

  • Breakfast in Hollywood

    Breakfast in Hollywood

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

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

  • Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

  • Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

  • My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

  • Shy Guy

    Shy Guy

  • Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

  • The Harlem Renaissance

    The Harlem Renaissance

  • Stars on Parade

    Stars on Parade

  • Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

  • The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

    The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

  • The Legendary Nat King Cole

    The Legendary Nat King Cole

  • Night of the Quarter Moon

    Night of the Quarter Moon

  • Come to Baby, Do

    Come to Baby, Do

  • Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

    Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

  • Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

    Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

  • Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

    Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

  • The Nat King Cole Musical Story

    The Nat King Cole Musical Story

  • Frim Fram Sauce

    Frim Fram Sauce

  • Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

    Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

  • Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

    Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

  • An Evening with Nat King Cole

    An Evening with Nat King Cole

  • Got a Penny, Benny?

    Got a Penny, Benny?

  • JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

    JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

  • Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

    Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

  • Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

    Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

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

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

  • Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Errand Boy for Rhythm

  • Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

    Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons