Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 22, 1931
Place of Birth:
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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Sam Cooke
Biography
Samuel Cook, known professionally as Sam Cooke, was an American singer, songwriter, civil-rights activist and entrepreneur. Influential as a singer, composer, and producer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke | Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Sam Cooke: Crossing Over | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | The Wrecking Crew | Self - Singer (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Sam Cooke: Legend | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | When the Music's Over | Self (archive footage) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Shindig! | Self - Singer |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self |
| 1958 | The Dick Clark Show | Self |
| 1957 | American Bandstand | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | Sam |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |