Nat King Cole (American Singer) - A Short Biography

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Nathaniel Adams Coles, professionally known as Nat King Cole, He was an American singer, pianist, & actor.

DOB & Age

Born on 17 March, 1919, Nat King Cole was 45 years old at the time of his death.

Parents

Perlina Coles and Edward Coles were the parents of Nat King Cole.

Height & Weight

Nat King Cole was 6 feet, 1 inch (185 cm) tall. (There is no correct information about his weight.)

Education

Nat King Cole attended Wendell Phillips Academy High School, but he didn't complete it & dropped out to pursue a career in music.

Career

Cole started his career by playing piano in nightclubs. He also formed a top selling band called "King Cole Trio."

In 1944, Cole released his first series of albums under the name "The King Cole Trio." During his career, he released 28 (12") studio albums.

Some of his famous & beloved songs are "Mona Lisa," "Unforgettable," "Smile," "Nature Boy," "Answer Me, My Love," & "A Blossom Fell."

Marriage

Cole married twice in his life. 1st he married with Nadine Robinson (1937-48) & then Maria Cole (1948-65).

Children

Nat King Cole was the father of five children. Carole Cole (1944-2009), Natalie Cole (1950-2015),

Nat Kelly Cole (1959-95), Casey Cole (1961), and Timolin Cole (1961).

Net Worth

As per reports, Nat King Cole had an estimated net worth of $3.5 million at the time of his death.

Death

Nat King Cole died of cancer on 15 February, 1965, In Santa Monica, California.

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