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{{short description|American actress (1944–2009)}}
{{other uses|Carole Cole (disambiguation)}}
{{other uses|Carole Cole (disambiguation)}}

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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| other_names =
| image = Carole Cole 1976.jpg
| image = Carole Cole 1976.jpg
| imagesize =
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| caption = Cole in 1976
| caption = Cole in 1976
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1944|10|17}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1944|10|17}}
| birth_place = [[Medford, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Medford, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| nationality = American
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2009|05|19|1944|10|17}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2009|05|19|1944|10|17}}
| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| occupation = Actress, music producer
| occupation = Actress, music producer
| years_active = 1956–2006
| years_active = 1956–2006
| alias = Cookie Cole
| parents = [[Nat King Cole]] (adoptive father)<br>[[Maria Cole]] (adoptive mother)
| parents = [[Nat King Cole]] (father)<br />[[Maria Cole]] (mother)
| relatives = [[Natalie Cole]] (sister)
| relatives = [[Natalie Cole]] (sister)
| children = 3
| children = 3
}}
}}
'''Carole "Cookie" Cole''' (October 17, 1944 – May 19, 2009) was an American [[actress]], [[music producer]], and CEO of King Cole Productions.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/22/natalie-coles-joy-and-tra_n_206637.html Natalie Cole's Joy And Tragedy: Gets Transplant But Loses Sister], The Huffington Post</ref> She was sometimes credited as '''Carol Cole'''. She was the daughter of singer and jazz pianist [[Nat King Cole]] and jazz singer [[Maria Cole]], and the older sister of singer [[Natalie Cole]].
'''Carole Cole''' (October 17, 1944 – May 19, 2009) was an American actress, music producer, and the CEO of King Cole Productions.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/22/natalie-coles-joy-and-tra_n_206637.html Natalie Cole's Joy And Tragedy: Gets Transplant But Loses Sister], The Huffington Post</ref> She was the daughter of singer and jazz pianist [[Nat King Cole]] and jazz singer [[Maria Cole]], and the older sister of singer [[Natalie Cole]].


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Cole was born in [[Medford, Massachusetts]], and was the adopted daughter of [[Nat King Cole]] and adopted sister of [[Natalie Cole]]. Her biological mother, Carol Hawkins, was the sister of Nat King Cole's wife, [[Maria Cole|Maria]].<ref>Angel on My Shoulder By Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl</ref> Through her mother, Cole was a grandniece of educator [[Charlotte Hawkins Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=104720&catid=57 |title=Nat King Cole Widow Coming To North Carolina |publisher=digtriad.com |date=2008-06-04 |access-date=2012-07-15}}</ref>
Cole was born in [[Medford, Massachusetts]], and was the adopted daughter of [[Nat King Cole]] and adopted sister of [[Natalie Cole]]. Her biological mother, Carol Hawkins, was the sister of Nat King Cole's wife, [[Maria Cole|Maria]].<ref>Angel on My Shoulder By Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl</ref> Through her mother, Cole was a grandniece of educator [[Charlotte Hawkins Brown]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=104720&catid=57 |title=Nat King Cole Widow Coming To North Carolina |publisher=digtriad.com |date=June 4, 2008 |access-date=July 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807083635/http://www.digtriad.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=104720 |archive-date=7 August 2011}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
Cole received an [[associate's degree]] at [[Cazenovia College]] and pursued a vital acting career that spanned theater, television and film. In 1964, she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures New Talent program, along with friend and colleague [[Harrison Ford]]. During her acting career she starred in the films, ''[[The Silencers]]'' (1967), ''[[The Mad Room]]'', (1969), ''[[Promise at Dawn]]'' (1970), and ''[[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film)|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three]]'' (1974). She appeared on television in ''Positively Black'' (1975) and was a series costar on the NBC sitcom ''[[Sanford and Son]]''. On stage, Cole appeared in [[Gore Vidal]]'s ''[[Weekend (play)|Weekend]]'' (1968), the [[Lincoln Center]] Public Theater production of ''[[Pericles (play)|Pericles]]'' (1974 New York Shakespeare Festival) and ''[[What If It Had Turned Up Heads]]'' (1972). She also appeared as a series regular in the role of Ellie, the daughter of [[Grady Wilson (Sanford and Son)|Grady Wilson]], in the 1970s TV series [[Grady (TV series)|''Grady'']] (a spin-off of the highly successful ''[[Sanford and Son]]'').
Cole received an [[associate's degree]] at [[Cazenovia College]] and pursued a vital acting career that spanned theater, television and film. In 1964, she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures New Talent program, along with friend and colleague [[Harrison Ford]]. During her acting career she starred in the films ''[[The Silencers (film)|The Silencers]]'' (1966), ''[[The Mad Room]]'', (1969), ''[[Promise at Dawn (1970 film)|Promise at Dawn]]'' (1970), and ''[[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film)|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three]]'' (1974). She appeared on television in ''Positively Black'' (1975) and was a series costar on the NBC sitcom ''[[Sanford and Son]]''. On stage, Cole appeared in [[Gore Vidal]]'s ''[[Weekend (play)|Weekend]]'' (1968), "Pericles," (1974 New York Shakespeare Festival [now known as The Public], Delacorte Theatre Shakespeare in the Park), and ''What If It Had Turned Up Heads'' (1972). She also appeared as a series regular in the role of Ellie, the daughter of [[Grady Wilson (Sanford and Son)|Grady Wilson]], in the 1970s TV series [[Grady (American TV series)|''Grady'']] (a spin-off of the highly successful ''[[Sanford and Son]]'').


In 1991, Cole became the CEO of King Cole Productions, where she masterminded the use and licensing of the vast catalog which had belonged to her father, Nat King Cole, as well as his name and likeness. She produced such albums as ''Christmas for Kids: From One to Ninety Two'', ''The World of Nat King Cole'', ''Transcriptions: Nat King Cole Trio'', amongst many others. For 20 years under her supervision, Nat King Cole posthumously released an album nearly every year.
In 1991, Cole became the CEO of King Cole Productions, where she managed the licensing of the Nat King Cole estate. She produced such albums as ''Christmas for Kids: From One to Ninety Two'', ''The World of Nat King Cole'', ''Transcriptions: Nat King Cole Trio'', amongst many others. For 20 years under her supervision, Nat King Cole posthumously released an album nearly every year.


In 2009, shortly before her death from lung cancer, Cole released "Re: Generations," a collaboration of international artists providing their artistic interpretations and tributes to specific works of Nat King Cole. She executive produced the album which included tracks performed by [[The Roots]], [[will.i.am]], [[Cee Lo Green]], [[Natalie Cole]], [[Bebel Gilberto]], Stephen & Damian Marley and [[Brazilian Girls]].
In 2009, shortly before her death from lung cancer, Cole released ''[[Re: Generations]]'', a collaboration of international artists providing their artistic interpretations and tributes to specific works of Nat King Cole. She funded the album which included tracks performed by [[the Roots]], [[will.i.am]], [[Cee Lo Green]], [[Natalie Cole]], [[Bebel Gilberto]] and [[Brazilian Girls]].


==Personal life and death==
== Personal life and death ==
The eldest of Nat King Cole's children, she had three children, Caroline Clarke, Sage Zailm Cole, and Harleigh Maxim Cole. Her eldest daughter, Caroline, was placed for adoption immediately after birth (against Cole's wishes) but the two met in 2002 and subsequently developed a close bond.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Connelly |first1=Sherryl |title=Nat King Cole's daughter and long-lost granddaughter reunite as shocking family secret unfolds |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/nat-king-cole-daughter-long-lost-granddaughter-reunite-article-1.1747188 |website=NY Daily News |publisher=New York Daily News |access-date=19 December 2018}}</ref> Cole died on May 19, 2009, from [[lung cancer]]. She was 64. Carole died, in the hospital, while her sister Natalie was in another hospital undergoing [[kidney transplant]] surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://famous.adoption.com/famous/cole-carol.html |title=Carol Cole at adoption.com |publisher=Famous.adoption.com |access-date=2012-07-15}}</ref><ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20280710,00.html Natalie Cole's Sister Dies During Singer's Kidney Transplant], People.com</ref>
The eldest of Nat King Cole's children, she had three children, Caroline Clarke, Sage Zailm Cole, and Harleigh Maxim Cole. Her eldest daughter, Caroline, was placed for adoption immediately after birth (against Cole's wishes) but the two met in 2002 and subsequently developed a close bond.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Connelly |first1=Sherryl |title=Nat King Cole's daughter and long-lost granddaughter reunite as shocking family secret unfolds |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/nat-king-cole-daughter-long-lost-granddaughter-reunite-article-1.1747188 |website=NY Daily News |date=April 5, 2014 |publisher=New York Daily News |access-date=December 19, 2018}}</ref> Cole died on May 19, 2009, from [[lung cancer]] at the age of 64. At the time, her sister Natalie was in another hospital undergoing [[kidney transplant]] surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://famous.adoption.com/famous/cole-carol.html |title=Carol Cole at adoption.com |publisher=Famous.adoption.com |access-date=July 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20280710,00.html Natalie Cole's Sister Dies During Singer's Kidney Transplant], People.com</ref>


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==
*''[[The Silencers]]'' (1966) - Waitress (uncredited)
*''[[The Silencers (film)|The Silencers]]'' (1966) – Waitress (uncredited)
*''[[Model Shop (film)|Model Shop]]'' (1969) - Barbara
*''[[Model Shop (film)|Model Shop]]'' (1969) – Barbara
*''[[The Mad Room]]'' (1969) - Chris
*''[[The Mad Room]]'' (1969) – Chris
*''[[Promise at Dawn]]'' (1970) - Louison - a nurse
*''[[Promise at Dawn (1970 film)|Promise at Dawn]]'' (1970) – Louison – a nurse
*''[[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film)|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three]]'' (1974) - The Secretary (Hostage)
*''[[The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film)|The Taking of Pelham One Two Three]]'' (1974) – The Secretary (Hostage)


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|170482}}
* {{IMDb name|170482}}


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For other uses, see Carole Cole (disambiguation).

Carole Cole
Cole in 1976
Born(1944-10-17)October 17, 1944
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2009(2009-05-19) (aged 64)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesCookie Cole
Occupation(s)Actress, music producer
Years active1956–2006
Children3
Parent(s)Nat King Cole (father)
Maria Cole (mother)
RelativesNatalie Cole (sister)

Carole Cole (October 17, 1944 – May 19, 2009) was an American actress, music producer, and the CEO of King Cole Productions.[1] She was the daughter of singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole and jazz singer Maria Cole, and the older sister of singer Natalie Cole.

Early life

[edit]

Cole was born in Medford, Massachusetts, and was the adopted daughter of Nat King Cole and adopted sister of Natalie Cole. Her biological mother, Carol Hawkins, was the sister of Nat King Cole's wife, Maria.[2] Through her mother, Cole was a grandniece of educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown.[3]

Career

[edit]

Cole received an associate's degree at Cazenovia College and pursued a vital acting career that spanned theater, television and film. In 1964, she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures New Talent program, along with friend and colleague Harrison Ford. During her acting career she starred in the films The Silencers (1966), The Mad Room, (1969), Promise at Dawn (1970), and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). She appeared on television in Positively Black (1975) and was a series costar on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son. On stage, Cole appeared in Gore Vidal's Weekend (1968), "Pericles," (1974 New York Shakespeare Festival [now known as The Public], Delacorte Theatre Shakespeare in the Park), and What If It Had Turned Up Heads (1972). She also appeared as a series regular in the role of Ellie, the daughter of Grady Wilson, in the 1970s TV series Grady (a spin-off of the highly successful Sanford and Son).

In 1991, Cole became the CEO of King Cole Productions, where she managed the licensing of the Nat King Cole estate. She produced such albums as Christmas for Kids: From One to Ninety Two, The World of Nat King Cole, Transcriptions: Nat King Cole Trio, amongst many others. For 20 years under her supervision, Nat King Cole posthumously released an album nearly every year.

In 2009, shortly before her death from lung cancer, Cole released Re: Generations, a collaboration of international artists providing their artistic interpretations and tributes to specific works of Nat King Cole. She funded the album which included tracks performed by the Roots, will.i.am, Cee Lo Green, Natalie Cole, Bebel Gilberto and Brazilian Girls.

Personal life and death

[edit]

The eldest of Nat King Cole's children, she had three children, Caroline Clarke, Sage Zailm Cole, and Harleigh Maxim Cole. Her eldest daughter, Caroline, was placed for adoption immediately after birth (against Cole's wishes) but the two met in 2002 and subsequently developed a close bond.[4] Cole died on May 19, 2009, from lung cancer at the age of 64. At the time, her sister Natalie was in another hospital undergoing kidney transplant surgery.[5][6]

Filmography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Natalie Cole's Joy And Tragedy: Gets Transplant But Loses Sister, The Huffington Post
  2. ^ Angel on My Shoulder By Natalie Cole, Digby Diehl
  3. ^ "Nat King Cole Widow Coming To North Carolina". digtriad.com. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Connelly, Sherryl (April 5, 2014). "Nat King Cole's daughter and long-lost granddaughter reunite as shocking family secret unfolds". NY Daily News. New York Daily News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "Carol Cole at adoption.com". Famous.adoption.com. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  6. ^ Natalie Cole's Sister Dies During Singer's Kidney Transplant, People.com
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