Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 22, 1931
Died
Dec 11, 1964
Place of Birth
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Credits
15 titles
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
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Legend
Self (archive footage)
Death In Hollywood
When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)
Shindig!
Self - Singer
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Dick Clark Show
Self
American Bandstand
Self
The Steve Allen Show
Self
General Electric Theater
Sam
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self