Background
Cole, Nat King was born on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward James and Perlina (Adams) Cole.
Cole, Nat King was born on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Edward James and Perlina (Adams) Cole.
Student in public schools.
Organized, member of the King Cole trio, 1937-1948. Single singer and pianist, since 1948. Recording artist Capitol Records, including Nature Boy, Mona Lisa, Too Young, Christmas Song, Pretend, Answer Me My Love, A Blossom Fell.
Has appeared throughout United States, England and Australia. Motion picture performances include Adventures of Haji Babba, Blue Gardenia, Scarlet Hour, Istanbul, Autumn Leaves, Love Is an Impatient Thing, National King Cole Musical Story, all 1956. Numerous television appearances.
Chairman W. C. Handy Foundation for Blind, since 1951.
Member Screen Actors Guild, American Federation Musicians, American Federation Radio and Television, A.S.C.A.P. Mason.; Clubs: Pacific Town, Business Men’s (Hollywood).
Married Maria Hawkins, March 28, 1948. Children: Carol, Natalie, National Kelly, Timolin and Casey (twins).