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John Coltrane
Acting

John Coltrane

Born 1926-09-23
Hamlet, North Carolina, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music.

Known For

Prominent works featuring John Coltrane

Blue Giant
Movie
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Blue Giant

2023
TMDB3.9
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Movie
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

2019
TMDB3.5
Jazz
TV
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Jazz

2001
TMDB3.7
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Movie
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

2024
TMDB3.9
Chasing Trane
Movie
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Chasing Trane

2017
TMDB3.6
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Movie
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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988
TMDB3.6
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Movie
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019
TMDB3.4
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Movie
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Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

2000
TMDB3.5
The Cat in the Bag
Movie
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The Cat in the Bag

1964
TMDB3.1
Soul in the Eye
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Soul in the Eye

1973
TMDB4.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (26 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Soundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSoundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Blue GiantBlue GiantMusicMovie2023
Miles Davis: Birth of the CoolMiles Davis: Birth of the CoolSelf - Musician (archive footage)Movie2019
Blue Note Records: Beyond the NotesBlue Note Records: Beyond the NotesSelf (archive footage)Movie2019
Chasing TraneChasing TraneSelf - Musician (archive footage)Movie2017
Chasing TraneChasing TraneMusicMovie2017
Miles Davis: Kind of BlueMiles Davis: Kind of BlueSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
John Coltrane ‎– Antibes/Baden Baden/San FranciscoJohn Coltrane ‎– Antibes/Baden Baden/San FranciscoHimselfMovie2008
Jazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65Jazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65HimselfMovie2007
John Coltrane - Impressions Of ColtraneHimselfMovie2007
Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz SoundMiles Davis: The Cool Jazz SoundHimselfMovie2005
Jazz Casual: John ColtraneJazz Casual: John ColtranesaxophonesMovie2003
John Coltrane Four TenorsJohn Coltrane Four TenorsHimselfMovie2002
JazzJazzSelf (archive footage)TV Series2001
Giant StepsMusicMovie2001
Freestyle: The Art of RhymeFreestyle: The Art of RhymeHimselfMovie2000
Last DateLast DateSelfMovie1991
The World According to John ColtraneThe World According to John ColtraneHimselfMovie1990
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No ChaserThelonious Monk: Straight, No ChaserSelf (archive footage)Movie1988
Soul in the EyeSoul in the EyeMusicMovie1973
La Piccola NoiaLa Piccola NoiaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1966
John Coltrane Quartet: Live in LiègeJohn Coltrane Quartet: Live in LiègeSelfMovie1965
The Cat in the BagThe Cat in the BagOriginal Music ComposerMovie1964
The Sound of Miles DavisThe Sound of Miles DavisHimselfMovie1959
John Coltrane: The Coltrane LegacySelfMovie—
Trane Tracks: The Legacy of John ColtraneTrane Tracks: The Legacy of John ColtraneSelf / AppearanceMovie—