Nat King Cole
About
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Also Known As
Nathaniel Adams Coles,
Nat "King" Cole
Birth Place
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Born
March 17, 1919
Died
February 15, 1965
Cause of Death
Lung Cancer
Biography
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Nat King Cole's knack for jazz music and entertainment gave him quite the career in Hollywood. Cole started his acting career landing roles in such films as "The Blue Gardenia" (1953), the musical "Small Town Girl" (1953) with Jane Powell and "The Scarlet Hour" (1956) with Tom Tryon. He also appeared in the Errol Flynn adventurous drama "Istanbul" (1957). Known primarily for his acting, ...
Filmography
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Cat Ballou
(1965)
Night of the Quarter Moon
(1959)
Cy Robbin
St. Louis Blues
(1958)
William "W. C." Handy
China Gate
(1957)
Goldie
Istanbul
(1957)
Danny Rice
The Scarlet Hour
(1956)
Nightclub singer
Bibliography
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"Nat King Cole"
Daniel Masrk Epstein (1999)
Biography
Nat King Cole's knack for jazz music and entertainment gave him quite the career in Hollywood. Cole started his acting career landing roles in such films as "The Blue Gardenia" (1953), the musical "Small Town Girl" (1953) with Jane Powell and "The Scarlet Hour" (1956) with Tom Tryon. He also appeared in the Errol Flynn adventurous drama "Istanbul" (1957). Known primarily for his acting, Cole contributed music to the drama "Autumn Leaves" (1956) with Joan Crawford. In the nineties, Cole devoted his time to various credits, such as "The Freshman" with Marlon Brando (1990), "Groundhog Day" (1993), "The Long Day Closes" (1993) starring Marjorie Yates and "This Boy's Life" (1993). Cole had a number of different projects under his belt in the early 2000s, including "Corky Romano" with Chris Kattan (2001), "Don't Say A Word" (2001) starring Michael Douglas, "In the Mood for Love" (2001) and "The Rookie" (2002) starring Dennis Quaid. Cole also provided music for "The Red Squirrel." Cole had two children. Nat King Cole passed away in February 1965 at the age of 48.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Cat Ballou
(1965)
Night of the Quarter Moon
(1959)
Cy Robbin
St. Louis Blues
(1958)
William "W. C." Handy
China Gate
(1957)
Goldie
Istanbul
(1957)
Danny Rice
The Scarlet Hour
(1956)
Nightclub singer
Small Town Girl
(1953)
Himself
The Blue Gardenia
(1953)
Singer at Blue Gardenia
Music (Feature Film)
Untouchable
(2019)
Song Performer
The Upside
(2019)
Song Performer
Captive State
(2019)
Song
Green Book
(2018)
Song Performer
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(2018)
Song Performer
The Incredibles 2
(2018)
Song Performer
Joy
(2015)
Song Performer
The Best Man Holiday
(2013)
Song Performer
42
(2013)
Song
Leap Year
(2010)
Song Performer
Valentine's Day
(2010)
Song Performer
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
(2009)
Song Performer
Watchmen
(2009)
Song Performer
The Express
(2008)
Song Performer
Love and Other Disasters
(2007)
Song Performer
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
(2007)
Song Performer
Running with Scissors
(2006)
Song Performer
Take the Lead
(2006)
Song Performer
Running with Scissors
(2006)
Song
Little Manhattan
(2005)
Song Performer
Ray
(2004)
Song
Mona Lisa Smile
(2003)
Song
Catch Me If You Can
(2002)
Song Performer
The Rookie
(2002)
Song Performer
Don't Say A Word
(2001)
Song Performer
Corky Romano
(2001)
Song Performer
Boycott
(2001)
Song Performer
In the Mood for Love
(2000)
Spanish Song Performer
End of Days
(1999)
Song Performer ("The Christmas Song")
Liberty Heights
(1999)
Song Performer
Rounders
(1998)
Song Performer ("That'S The Kind Of Girl I Dream Of")
PARENT TRAP, THE
(1998)
Song Performer
Primary Colors
(1998)
Song Performer
That Old Feeling
(1997)
Song Performer
As Good As it Gets
(1997)
Song Performer
101 Dalmatians
(1996)
Song Performer
Dear God
(1996)
Song
Jingle All the Way
(1996)
Song Performer
The Ref
(1994)
Song
With Honors
(1994)
Song Performer
The Ref
(1994)
Song Performer
That Night
(1993)
Song Performer
Grumpy Old Men
(1993)
Song Arranger
Judith Krantz's "Torch Song"
(1993)
Song Performer
Sleepless In Seattle
(1993)
Song Performer
Groundhog Day
(1993)
Song
This Boy's Life
(1993)
Song Performer
Grumpy Old Men
(1993)
Song Performer ("O Holy Night" "Joy To The World")
The Red Squirrel
(1993)
Song Performer ("Let There Be Love")
The Long Day Closes
(1992)
Song Performer
Quick Change
(1990)
Song Performer
The Freshman
(1990)
Song
Strapless
(1989)
Song Performer ("When I Fall In Love")
The Last Winter
(1989)
Song Performer ("Smile")
See You in the Morning
(1989)
Song Performer
Everybody's All-American
(1988)
Song Performer
Mona Lisa
(1986)
Song Performer
The World According to Garp
(1982)
Song Performer ("There Will Never Be Another You")
My Favorite Year
(1982)
Song Performer
Smile
(1975)
Song Performer
Badlands
(1973)
Song Performer
Night of the Quarter Moon
(1959)
Composer
Killer Diller
(1948)
Composer
The Fight Never Ends
(1948)
Composer
Breakfast in Hollywood
(1946)
Composer
Her Lucky Night
(1945)
Composer
See My Lawyer
(1945)
Composer
Stormy Weather
(1943)
Composer
Here Comes Elmer
(1943)
Composer
Cast (Special)
An Evening With Nat "King" Cole
(1995)
Music (Special)
Twas the Night
(2001)
Song Performer
An Evening With Nat "King" Cole
(1995)
Song Performer
Who's Going to Pay For These Donuts, Anyway?
(1993)
Song Performer
The Incomparable Nat King Cole
(1992)
Song Performer ("That Reminds Me" "I'M Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter" "I'Ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face" "Ballerina" "Pretend" "It'S Only A Paper Moon" "Sweet Lorraine" "I Want You To Be Happy" "With You On My Mind" "Stompin' At The Savoy" "But Not For Me" "You Are My First Love" "Just You, Just Me" "Raintree County" "Diga, Diga, Doo" "Where Or When" "Dancing On The Ceiling" "Too Close For Comfort" "The Christmas Song" "A Blossom Fell" "Unforgettable")
The Unforgettable Nat "King" Cole
(1989)
Song Performer ("Unforgettable" "Sweet Lorraine" "Route 66" "The Christmas Song" "Nature Boy" "Here'S That Rainy Day" "Mona Lisa" "When I Fall In Love" "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup" "It'S Only A Paper Moon" "Let There Be Love" "Stardust")
Life Events
Photo Collections
1 Photo
Cat Ballou - Movie Poster
Here is the American One-Sheet Movie Poster for Cat Ballou (1965), starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.
12 Photos
Cat Ballou- Pressbook
Here is the campaign book (pressbook) for Cat Ballou (1965), starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. Pressbooks were sent to exhibitors and theater owners to aid them in publicizing the film's run in their theater.
Videos
Movie Clip
Family
Freddie Cole
Brother
Musician. Younger.
Natalie Cole
Daughter
Singer; actor. Born February 6, 1950.
Nat Kelley Cole
Son
Adopted; born c. 1959; died October 1995 from complications resulting from AIDS.
Bibliography
"Nat King Cole"
Daniel Masrk Epstein (1999)
