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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.
Awards & recognition
- Latin Grammy Hall of Fame · 2007
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2000
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1990
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography13 titles
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
2019as Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019as Self - Musician (archive footage)
The Jack Benny Program
1950as Nat King Cole
1950as Nat King Cole
St. Louis Blues
1958as W.C. Handy
1958as W.C. Handy
What's My Line?
1950as Self
1950as Self
Rhythm and Blues Revue
1955as Self
1955as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self
The Blue Gardenia
1953as Nat King Cole
1953as Nat King Cole
Cat Ballou
1965as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
1965as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
Breakfast in Hollywood
1946as Self
1946as Self
Small Town Girl
1953as Nat King Cole
1953as Nat King Cole
Killer Diller
1948as Self (as King Cole Trio)
1948as Self (as King Cole Trio)
Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
2005
2005