1919-03-17 Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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.
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story | Self (archive footage) | 2024-09-12 |
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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan | Self (archive footage) | 2023-06-11 |
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Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two | Self | 2023-02-11 |
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Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | 2022-01-11 |
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My Music: A Classic Christmas | Self (archive footage) | 2019-11-16 |
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom | Self - Musician (archive footage) | 2019-02-25 |
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JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala | Self | 2017-05-23 |
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Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark | Self (archive footage) | 2014-05-13 |
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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer | Self (archive footage) | 2006-01-23 |
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Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories | 2005-04-12 | |
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Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas | 2005-01-01 | |
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Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons | 2005-02-28 | |
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The World of Nat King Cole | Self | 2004-06-15 |
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The Harlem Renaissance | Self (archive footage) | 2004-01-01 |
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The Legendary Nat King Cole | Self | 2004-10-05 |
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Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert | 2004-11-05 | |
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Jack Paar: Smart Television | Self | 2003-11-29 |
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Piano Blues | Self (archive footage) | 2003-10-04 |
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It's Black Entertainment | Self (archive footage) | 2002-02-08 |
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Unforgettable, with Love: Natalie Cole Sings the Songs of Nat King Cole | Self | 1992-06-02 |
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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs | Self (archive footage) | 1990-06-26 |
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The Unforgettable Nat King Cole | Self (archive footage) | 1989-01-01 |
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Ain't Misbehavin' | Self (archive footage) | 1974-02-27 |
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Cat Ballou | Shouter - Sunrise Kid | 1965-06-24 |
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An Evening with Nat King Cole | Self | 1963-09-21 |
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Schlager-Raketen | Nat 'King' Cole | 1960-10-12 |
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Some of Manie's Friends | 1959-03-10 | |
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Night of the Quarter Moon | Cy Robbin | 1959-03-04 |
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St. Louis Blues | W.C. Handy | 1958-04-07 |
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China Gate | Goldie | 1957-05-22 |
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Istanbul | Danny Rice | 1957-01-23 |
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The Scarlet Hour | Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go') | 1956-04-01 |
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Kiss Me Deadly | Self - Singer (voice) | 1955-04-28 |
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The Nat King Cole Musical Story | Nat King Cole | 1955-12-02 |
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Rhythm and Blues Revue | Self | 1955-01-01 |
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Small Town Girl | Nat King Cole | 1953-04-10 |
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The Blue Gardenia | Nat King Cole | 1953-03-20 |
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Make Believe Ballroom | Self | 1949-04-01 |
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Killer Diller | Self (as King Cole Trio) | 1948-01-01 |
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Breakfast in Hollywood | Self | 1946-02-26 |
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Got a Penny, Benny? | Self | 1946-07-25 |
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Come to Baby, Do | Self | 1946-07-25 |
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Shy Guy | Self | 1946-01-01 |
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Errand Boy for Rhythm | Self | 1946-07-25 |
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See My Lawyer | Self | 1945-03-09 |
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Frim Fram Sauce | Self | 1945-12-04 |
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Who's Been Eating My Porridge? | 1944-11-05 | |
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Stars on Parade | Nat 'King' Cole | 1944-05-25 |
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Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? | King Cole (as the King Cole Trio) | 1944-06-19 |
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Here Comes Elmer | King Cole | 1943-11-15 |
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Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits | Self (archive footage) |