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Nat King Cole

Mar 17, 1919 - Feb 15, 1965 (45 years old) in Montgomery, Alabama, USA

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

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What's My Line?
Self
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Cat Ballou
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
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The Jack Benny Program
Nat King Cole
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The Danny Kaye Show
Self
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Piano Blues
Self (archive footage)
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Schlager-Raketen
Nat 'King' Cole
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Killer Diller
Self (as King Cole Trio)
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The George Gobel Show
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Rat Pack
Self (archive footage)
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China Gate
Goldie

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