Nat King Cole

Birthday: 3/17/1919
Deathday: 2/15/1965
Place of birth: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Nathaniel Adams Coles, Nat 'King' Cole, King Cole, The King Cole Trio, King Cole Trio

Biography

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.