Nat King Cole biography
Nat King Cole was an American singer and jazz pianist, born on 17 March 1919 in Montgomery, who died on 15 February 1965.
Nat King Cole's screen career began in 1943 with Pistol Packin' Mama, playing As part of the King Cole Trio.
Nat King Cole appeared in 16 films and 3 television or streaming titles between 1943 and 1965.
Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Also known as
- Nat “King” Cole, Nathaniel Adams Coles
- Born
- 17 March 1919
- Died
- 15 February 1965 (aged 45)
- Birthplace
- Montgomery
- Work
- Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Actor, Jazz musician, Jazz guitarist
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1934 to 1965
- Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Latin Grammy Hall of Fame
Nat King Cole filmography
16 films and 3 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Cat Ballou | Shouter | Released posthumously, (final film role) | |
| 1960 | Schlager-Raketen | Sänger, Himself | ||
| 1959 | Night of the Quarter Moon | Cy Robbin | A.k.a. The Color of Her Skin | |
| 1958 | St. Louis Blues | W.C. Handy | ||
| 1957 | Istanbul | Danny Rice | ||
| 1957 | China Gate | Goldie | ||
| 1956 | The Scarlet Hour | Nightclub vocalist | ||
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | Singer | Voice | |
| 1953 | The Blue Gardenia | English | ||
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | English | ||
| 1946 | Breakfast in Hollywood | As part of the King Cole Trio | ||
| 1944 | Swing in the Saddle | As part of the King Cole Trio | Uncredited | |
| 1944 | Stars on Parade | As part of the King Cole Trio | ||
| 1944 | See My Lawyer | Specialty act | As part of the King Cole Trio | |
| 1944 | Pin Up Girl | Canteen pianist | Uncredited | |
| 1943 | Pistol Packin' Mama | As part of the King Cole Trio | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Jack Benny Program | Nat | Episode: "Nat King Cole, Guest" | |
| 1956 | The Nat King Cole Show | Host | 42 episodes | |
| 1953 | What's My Line? | "Mystery guest" | 2 episodes |