Nat King Cole

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.

🎬 Movies Featuring Nat King Cole

Rat Pack

Rat Pack (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019)

as Self - Musician (archive footage)
The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

as Self (archive footage)
Piano Blues

Piano Blues (2003)

as Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

as Self (archive footage)
Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin' (1974)

as Self (archive footage)
Cat Ballou

Cat Ballou (1965)

as Shouter - Sunrise Kid
Schlager-Raketen

Schlager-Raketen (1960)

as Nat 'King' Cole
Istanbul

Istanbul (1957)

as Danny Rice
The Scarlet Hour

The Scarlet Hour (1956)

as Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go')
Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

as Self - Singer (voice)
Killer Diller

Killer Diller (1948)

as Self (as King Cole Trio)
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?

Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? (1944)

as King Cole (as the King Cole Trio)
Stars on Parade

Stars on Parade (1944)

as Nat 'King' Cole