Sam Cooke
Acting
Born 1931-01-22
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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
Popular credits
The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
American Bandstand
Self
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
General Electric Theater
Sam
The Steve Allen Show
Self
Death In Hollywood
Shindig!
Self - Singer
Sam Cooke: Legend
Self (archive footage)
The Dick Clark Show
Self
When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)