Nat King Cole - Actor Profile

Nat King Cole

Acting
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1919
Birth Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA

About Nat King Cole

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.

Best Nat King Cole Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nat King Cole's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Rat Pack (2022) movie poster
★9.0

Rat Pack — In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Mart

Rat Pack

2022•Documentary
★8.0
Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023) movie poster
★8.0

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two — A stunning selection of perfect performances of love songs from the BBC's music archives, including the sounds of Nat Ki

Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two

2023
★8.0
The Nat King Cole Musical Story (1955) movie poster
★8.0

The Nat King Cole Musical Story — This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illn

The Nat King Cole Musical Story

1955•Music
★8.0
It's Black Entertainment (2002) movie poster
★8.0

It's Black Entertainment — A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over t

It's Black Entertainment

2002•Documentary
★8.0
Got a Penny, Benny? (1946) movie poster
★8.0

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

Got a Penny, Benny?

1946•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nat King Cole.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Rat Pack Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 My Music: A Classic Christmas Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Green Book: Guide to Freedom Self - Musician (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala Self Flop Similar →
2014 Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2006 Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2005 Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories - Flop Similar →
2005 Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons - Flop Similar →
2005 Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas - Flop Similar →
2004 Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert - Flop Similar →
2004 The Legendary Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
2004 The World of Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
2004 The Harlem Renaissance Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2003 Jack Paar: Smart Television Self Flop Similar →
2003 Piano Blues Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2002 It's Black Entertainment Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert Self Flop Similar →
1989 The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1974 Ain't Misbehavin' Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
N/A Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1965 Cat Ballou Shouter - Sunrise Kid Average Similar →
1963 An Evening with Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
1960 Schlager-Raketen Nat 'King' Cole Flop Similar →
1959 Some of Manie's Friends - Flop Similar →
1959 Night of the Quarter Moon Cy Robbin Flop Similar →
1958 St. Louis Blues W.C. Handy Super Hit Similar →
1957 China Gate Goldie Average Similar →
1957 Istanbul Danny Rice Average Similar →
1956 The Scarlet Hour Nightclub Vocalist (singing 'Never Let Me Go') Flop Similar →
1955 The Nat King Cole Musical Story Nat King Cole Super Hit Similar →
1955 Kiss Me Deadly Self - Singer (voice) Hit Similar →
1955 Rhythm and Blues Revue Self Average Similar →
1953 Small Town Girl Nat King Cole Flop Similar →
1953 The Blue Gardenia Nat King Cole Average Similar →
1949 Make Believe Ballroom Self Average Similar →
1948 Killer Diller Self (as King Cole Trio) Flop Similar →
1946 Got a Penny, Benny? Self Super Hit Similar →
1946 Errand Boy for Rhythm Self Flop Similar →
1946 Come to Baby, Do Self Flop Similar →
1946 Breakfast in Hollywood Self Flop Similar →
1946 Shy Guy Self Flop Similar →
1945 Frim Fram Sauce Self Flop Similar →
1945 See My Lawyer Self Average Similar →
1944 Who's Been Eating My Porridge? - Flop Similar →
1944 Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? King Cole (as the King Cole Trio) Hit Similar →
1944 Stars on Parade Nat 'King' Cole Flop Similar →
1943 Here Comes Elmer King Cole Flop Similar →

Nat King Cole - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nat King Cole?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nat King Cole is "Rat Pack" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nat King Cole acted in?

Nat King Cole has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nat King Cole?

Other notable films include "Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two", "The Nat King Cole Musical Story", and "It's Black Entertainment".