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Nat King Cole

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

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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

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The Danny Kaye Show
Self
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The Jack Benny Program
Nat King Cole
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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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The George Gobel Show
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The Nat King Cole Show
Host
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Startime
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Cat Ballou
Shouter - Sunrise Kid
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Kiss Me Deadly
Self - Singer (voice)
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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
Self - Musician (archive footage)
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The Blue Gardenia
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