Nat King Cole
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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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.8 |
Birthday | 1919-03-17 |
Place of Birth | Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
Also Known As | Nathaniel Adams Coles, Nat 'King' Cole, King Cole, The King Cole Trio, King Cole Trio, |
1943
Here Comes Elmer
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This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles towar...
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Here Comes Elmer
1953
The Blue Gardenia
6.489/87
Upon waking up to the news that the man she’d gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the...
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The Blue Gardenia
1948
Killer Diller
4.7/6
An all-Black comedy and dance revue with stars of stage and screen.
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Killer Diller
1965
Cat Ballou
6.335/242
A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects.
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Cat Ballou
2023
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
0/0
A stunning selection of perfect performances of love songs from the BBC's music archives, including the sounds of Nat King Cole, Shania Twain, Billy J...
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Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two
1958
St. Louis Blues
7.8/4
Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he...
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St. Louis Blues
2005
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
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Here's a perfect chance to compare and contrast a clutch of the greatest jazz divas in the history of the genre. "Sassy" Sarah Vaughan appears along w...
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Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
2005
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
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Classic performances of "With You On My Mind", "Walkin' My Baby Back Home", "Stardust", and other Nat Cole greats.
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Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories
1957
China Gate
6/26
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China Gate
1944
Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?
7/2
The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.
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Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?
2004
The Legendary Nat King Cole
0/0
The life and career of one of America's leading cultural figures, told through video clips and rare photos.
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The Legendary Nat King Cole
1957
Istanbul
6/8
A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?
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Istanbul
1959
Night of the Quarter Moon
5.3/3
A POW marries a woman he meets in Mexico. Controversy erupts when people find out that she's one-quarter black.
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Night of the Quarter Moon
1955
The Nat King Cole Musical Story
8/1
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from bein...
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The Nat King Cole Musical Story
1959
Some of Manie's Friends
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A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records, an...
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Some of Manie's Friends
2022
Rat Pack
9/2
In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bish...
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Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
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Some marvelous late-fifties memories of the one and only Nat King Cole. Singing (and occasionally playing) all-time Cole classics, like When I Fall In...
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1956
The Scarlet Hour
5/18
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The Scarlet Hour
1963
An Evening with Nat King Cole
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Broadcast on the BBC in 1961, this performance by legendary vocalist Nat King Cole features many of his greatest hits, including "It's Only a Paper Mo...
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An Evening with Nat King Cole
1946
Breakfast in Hollywood
5/3
The goings on of a few members of a radio show's audience is the premise for this feature film derived from the popular ABC radio show of the 1940s. T...
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Breakfast in Hollywood
2004
The Harlem Renaissance
6/1
Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenge...
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The Harlem Renaissance
1946
Shy Guy
0/0
A "Soundie" short subject featuring Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio performing the song "Shy Guy"
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Shy Guy
2006
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
1974
Ain't Misbehavin'
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Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular music and dancing, and excerpts from newsreels and sh...
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Ain't Misbehavin'
1960
Schlager-Raketen
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Schlager-Raketen
1989
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole
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Enjoy the smooth voice and cool rhythms of legendary American recording artist Nat "King" Cole with this music set, which includes popular hits like "...
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1944
Stars on Parade
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In this musical showcase, two aspiring stars attempt to wow a pair of talent scouts with their stellar abilities. Songs include "My Heart Isn't in It"...
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Stars on Parade
1953
Small Town Girl
5.7/9
Rick Belrow Livingston, in love with Broadway star Lisa, is sentenced to 30 days in jail for speeding through a small town. He persuades the judge's d...
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Small Town Girl
1992
Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
0/0
This is an incredible accomplishment by Natalie Cole and some of the finest musicians in the business. An enchanting and swinging tribute to the magic...
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Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert
2014
Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark
7/11
Take an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world.
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1955
Rhythm and Blues Revue
6/3
Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced...
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Rhythm and Blues Revue
2004
The World of Nat King Cole
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Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film c...
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The World of Nat King Cole
1949
Make Believe Ballroom
5.5/2
Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first...
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Make Believe Ballroom
2003
Piano Blues
6.5/10
Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addi...
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Piano Blues
1945
See My Lawyer
6/2
Ole and Chic are comedians employed in a nightclub, but seeking to be released from their contracts to take a better job. But the prissy nightclub own...
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See My Lawyer
2002
It's Black Entertainment
8/2
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Willi...
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It's Black Entertainment
2003
Jack Paar: Smart Television
0/0
PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.
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Jack Paar: Smart Television
2019
My Music: A Classic Christmas
7.5/2
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols perf...
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
1945
Frim Fram Sauce
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Nat 'King' Cole sings "Frim Fram Sauce".
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Frim Fram Sauce
1946
Errand Boy for Rhythm
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Nat 'King' Cole performs his hit "Errand Boy for Rhythm."
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Errand Boy for Rhythm
1946
Come to Baby, Do
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Nat 'King' Cole perform "Come to Baby Do."
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Come to Baby, Do
1946
Got a Penny, Benny?
8/1
Nat 'King' Cole perform "Got a Penny, Benny?"
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Got a Penny, Benny?
1955
Kiss Me Deadly
7.2/366
One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thug...
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2019
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
7.7/57
In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a travel guide and a survival manual, to help Afric...
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2017
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
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Documentary about the star-studded pre-inaugural gala that took place on January 19, 1961 to celebrate John F. Kennedy's election.
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Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert
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Beloved singer Nat King Cole performs "Mona Lisa," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and more classic hits live.
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Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons
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A superb collection of nearly 30 of the best known songs performed by the undisputed king of melody, culled from excerpts of his top rated TV shows
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2024
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
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An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous songwriter Jimmy McHugh, recorded by everyone fro...
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I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
1944
Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
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Nat 'King' Cole & Ida James wonders "Who's Been Eating My Porridge?"
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