Nat 'King' Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor. He recorded over 100 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. He was the father of singer-songwriter Natalie Cole (1950–2015).
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| Full name at birth | Nathaniel Adams Coles
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| Claim to fame | Unforgettable, L-O-V-E
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| Date of birth | 17 March 1919
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| Place of birth | Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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| Date of death | 15 February 1965
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| Age | 45 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Santa Monica, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Lung Cancer
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Singer
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| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Net worth | $27,000,000 USD
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