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