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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.
John Coltrane is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 20 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024), Jazz (2001), Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988), Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019), Miles Davis: Kind of Blue (2008), Chasing Trane (2017), Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019), Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme (2000). The recorded credits span 1959 to 2024, including 19 movies and 1 TV show.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by John Coltrane
- 01 StablematesFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 5:20
- 02 How Am I To KnowFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 4:39
- 03 Little MelonaeFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 7:21
- 04 S'posin'From INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 5:14
- 05 Two Bass HitFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 3:43
- 06 Ah-Leu-ChaFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 5:52
- 07 Just Squeeze MeFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 7:27
- 08 The Theme (aka Miles' Theme)From INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 5:47
- 09 Stablemates (Quartet)From INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 5:55
- 10 DexterityFrom INTEGRAL John Coltrane 1955 - 1957 6:46
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies19
TV shows1
Active years represented1959–2024
Place of birthHamlet, North Carolina, USA
Died
Also known as
John William Coltrane
Known for
MovieSoundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
TV ShowJazz
MovieThelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
MovieMiles Davis: Birth of the Cool
MovieMiles Davis: Kind of Blue
MovieChasing Trane
MovieBlue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
MovieFreestyle: The Art of Rhyme
MovieThe World According to John Coltrane
MovieMiles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound
MovieThe Sound of Miles Davis
MovieJohn Coltrane Quartet: Live in Liège
MovieJazz Icons - John Coltrane Live in '60, '61 & '65
MovieJohn Coltrane Four Tenors
MovieLast Date
MovieJohn Coltrane – Antibes/Baden Baden/San Francisco
MovieTrane Tracks: The Legacy of John Coltrane
MovieJohn Coltrane - Impressions Of Coltrane
MovieJazz Casual: John Coltrane
MovieJohn Coltrane: The Coltrane Legacy