Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

  • Title: Nat King Cole
  • Popularity: 4.15
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1919-03-17
  • Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: Nathaniel Adams Coles, Nat 'King' Cole, King Cole, The King Cole Trio, King Cole Trio
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Nat King Cole Movies

  • 1943
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    Here Comes Elmer

    Here Comes Elmer

    1 1943 HD

    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...

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  • 1953
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    The Blue Gardenia

    The Blue Gardenia

    6.5 1953 HD

    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...

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  • 1948
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    Killer Diller

    Killer Diller

    4.7 1948 HD

    An all-Black comedy and dance revue with stars of stage and screen.

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  • 1965
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    Cat Ballou

    Cat Ballou

    6.3 1965 HD

    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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  • 2023
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    Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

    Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

    1 2023 HD

    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...

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  • 1958
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    St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

    7.8 1958 HD

    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...

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  • 2005
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    Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

    Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories

    1 2005 HD

    Classic performances of "With You On My Mind", "Walkin' My Baby Back Home", "Stardust", and other Nat Cole greats.

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  • 2005
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    Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

    Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

    1 2005 HD

    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...

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  • 1957
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    China Gate

    China Gate

    6 1957 HD

    Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border.

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  • 1944
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    Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?

    Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?

    7 1944 HD

    The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.

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  • 2004
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    The Legendary Nat King Cole

    The Legendary Nat King Cole

    1 2004 HD

    The life and career of one of America's leading cultural figures, told through video clips and rare photos.

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  • 1957
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    Istanbul

    Istanbul

    6 1957 HD

    A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?

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  • 1959
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    Night of the Quarter Moon

    Night of the Quarter Moon

    5.3 1959 HD

    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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  • 1955
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    The Nat King Cole Musical Story

    The Nat King Cole Musical Story

    8 1955 HD

    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...

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  • 1959
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    Some of Manie's Friends

    Some of Manie's Friends

    1 1959 HD

    A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records,...

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  • 2022
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    Rat Pack

    Rat Pack

    9 2022 HD

    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...

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  • 1970
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    Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

    Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits

    1 1970 HD

    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...

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  • 1956
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    The Scarlet Hour

    The Scarlet Hour

    5 1956 HD

    An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.

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  • 1963
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    An Evening with Nat King Cole

    An Evening with Nat King Cole

    1 1963 HD

    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...

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  • 1946
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    Breakfast in Hollywood

    Breakfast in Hollywood

    5 1946 HD

    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....

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  • 2004
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    The Harlem Renaissance

    The Harlem Renaissance

    6 2004 HD

    Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the...

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  • 1946
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    Shy Guy

    Shy Guy

    1 1946 HD

    A "Soundie" short subject featuring Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio performing the song "Shy Guy"

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  • 2006
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    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

    1 2006 HD

    "Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at the legendary singer's life, hosted by two-time...

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  • 1974
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    Ain't Misbehavin'

    Ain't Misbehavin'

    1 1974 HD

    Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular music and dancing, and excerpts from newsreels and...

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  • 1960
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    Schlager-Raketen

    Schlager-Raketen

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1989
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    The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

    The Unforgettable Nat King Cole

    1 1989 HD

    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
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    Stars on Parade

    Stars on Parade

    1 1944 HD

    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...

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  • 1953
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    Small Town Girl

    Small Town Girl

    5.7 1953 HD

    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...

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  • 1992
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    Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

    Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert

    1 1992 HD

    This is an incredible accomplishment by Natalie Cole and some of the finest musicians in the business. An enchanting and swinging tribute to the...

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  • 2014
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    Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark

    7 2014 HD

    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
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    Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

    6 1955 HD

    Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films...

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  • 2004
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    The World of Nat King Cole

    The World of Nat King Cole

    1 2004 HD

    Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film...

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  • 1949
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    Make Believe Ballroom

    Make Believe Ballroom

    5.5 1949 HD

    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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  • 2003
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    Piano Blues

    Piano Blues

    6.5 2003 HD

    Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical...

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  • 1945
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    See My Lawyer

    See My Lawyer

    6 1945 HD

    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...

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  • 2002
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    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    8 2002 HD

    A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...

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  • 2003
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    Jack Paar: Smart Television

    Jack Paar: Smart Television

    1 2003 HD

    PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar.

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  • 2019
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    My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

    7.5 2019 HD

    Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols...

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  • 1945
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    Frim Fram Sauce

    Frim Fram Sauce

    1 1945 HD

    Nat 'King' Cole sings "Frim Fram Sauce".

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  • 1946
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    Come to Baby, Do

    Come to Baby, Do

    1 1946 HD

    Nat 'King' Cole perform "Come to Baby Do."

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  • 1946
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    Errand Boy for Rhythm

    Errand Boy for Rhythm

    1 1946 HD

    Nat 'King' Cole performs his hit "Errand Boy for Rhythm."

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  • 1946
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    Got a Penny, Benny?

    Got a Penny, Benny?

    8 1946 HD

    Nat 'King' Cole perform "Got a Penny, Benny?"

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  • 1955
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    Kiss Me Deadly

    Kiss Me Deadly

    7.2 1955 HD

    One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum....

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  • 2019
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    The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

    The Green Book: Guide to Freedom

    7.7 2019 HD

    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...

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  • 2017
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    JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

    JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala

    1 2017 HD

    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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  • 1970
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    Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

    Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert

    1 1970 HD

    Beloved singer Nat King Cole performs "Mona Lisa," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and more classic hits live.

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  • 1970
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    Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

    Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons

    1 1970 HD

    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
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    I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

    I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

    1 2024 HD

    An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous songwriter Jimmy McHugh, recorded by everyone...

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  • 1944
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    Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

    Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

    1 1944 HD

    Nat 'King' Cole & Ida James wonders "Who's Been Eating My Porridge?"

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  • 1963
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    An Evening with Nat King Cole

    An Evening with Nat King Cole

    1 1963 HD

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  • 1959
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    Playboy's Penthouse

    Playboy's Penthouse

    1 1959 HD

    Playboy's Penthouse is an American variety/talk television show hosted by Playboy founder and then-editor/publisher Hugh Hefner. It was first...

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  • 1956
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    The Nat King Cole Show

    The Nat King Cole Show

    6 1956 HD

    The Nat King Cole Show is an American variety show hosted by Nat King Cole that aired on NBC from November 5, 1956 to December 17, 1957.

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  • 1959
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    The Grammy Awards

    The Grammy Awards

    7.7 1959 HD

    An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on...

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  • 1959
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    Startime

    Startime

    6 1959 HD

    Startime is an anthology show of drama, comedy, and variety, and was one of the first American television shows broadcast in color. The program was...

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  • 1950
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    The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

    7.6 1950 HD

    Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1950
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    What's My Line?

    What's My Line?

    6.6 1950 HD

    Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or...

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  • 1963
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    The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

    6.3 1963 HD

    The Danny Kaye Show is an American variety show hosted by Danny Kaye that aired on CBS from 1963 to 1967 on Wednesday nights. Directed by Robert...

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