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John Coltrane

Acting Born Sep 23, 1926 Died Jul 17, 1967 Hamlet, North Carolina, USA 26 credits
26
Total Credits
2024
66 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Coltrane works in acting. Born September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA. Died July 17, 1967. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

as Self (archive footage)

Jazz

as Self (archive footage)

Frequent co-stars

Keith David 1 shared title
Sidney Bechet 1 shared title
Louis Armstrong 1 shared title
Duke Ellington 1 shared title
Benny Goodman 1 shared title
Artie Shaw 1 shared title
Billie Holiday 1 shared title
Glenn Miller 1 shared title
Dave Brubeck 1 shared title
Art Tatum 1 shared title

Career timeline

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Blue Giant · Music
Miles Davis: Birth of the CoolBlue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Chasing TraneChasing Trane · Music
Miles Davis: Kind of BlueJohn Coltrane ‎– Antibes/Baden Baden/San Francisco
John Coltrane - Impressions Of ColtraneJazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65
Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound
Jazz Casual: John Coltrane
John Coltrane Four Tenors
JazzGiant Steps · Music
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
Last Date
The World According to John Coltrane
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Soul in the Eye · Music
La Piccola Noia · Original Music Composer
John Coltrane Quartet: Live in Liège
The Cat in the Bag · Original Music Composer
The Sound of Miles Davis

Full Filmography

26 titles
  • Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Blue Giant (2023) Music
  • Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
  • Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Chasing Trane (2017) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
  • Chasing Trane (2017) Music
  • Miles Davis: Kind of Blue (2008)
  • John Coltrane ‎– Antibes/Baden Baden/San Francisco (2008) as Himself
  • John Coltrane - Impressions Of Coltrane (2007) as Himself
  • Jazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65 (2007) as Himself
  • Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound (2005) as Himself
  • Jazz Casual: John Coltrane (2003) as saxophones
  • John Coltrane Four Tenors (2002) as Himself
  • Jazz (2001) as Self (archive footage)
  • Giant Steps (2001) Music
  • Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000) as Himself
  • Last Date (1991) as Self
  • The World According to John Coltrane (1990) as Himself
  • Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • Soul in the Eye (1973) Music
  • La Piccola Noia (1966) Original Music Composer
  • John Coltrane Quartet: Live in Liège (1965) as Self
  • The Cat in the Bag (1964) Original Music Composer
  • The Sound of Miles Davis (1959) as Himself
  • Trane Tracks: The Legacy of John Coltrane
  • John Coltrane: The Coltrane Legacy as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Coltrane best known for?

John Coltrane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), Jazz (2001).

When and where was John Coltrane born?

John Coltrane was born on September 23, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on July 17, 1967.

How many credits does John Coltrane have?

John Coltrane has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.

What is John Coltrane's background in cinema and television?

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.