Sam Moore

Sam Moore

Known for
Acting
Born
October 12, 1935
Died
January 10, 2025 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Miami, Florida, USA

Biography

Sam Moore, born on October 12, 1935, was an American R&B and soul singer best known as one half of the iconic duo Sam & Dave. Raised in Miami, Florida, Moore's powerful and emotive voice became a hallmark of the duo's sound. With partner Dave Prater, they achieved tremendous success in the 1960s, producing hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'." Despite personal and professional challenges, Moore's solo career thrived in the 1970s, marked by his Grammy-winning rendition of "Soul Man" with Lou Reed. Known for his dynamic stage presence, Moore's influence extends beyond his chart-topping hits, making him a respected figure in the history of soul music. A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Sam Moore's enduring talent and contributions to the soul genre continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.

Known For

Filmography

2026
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It poster

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It

Movie · as Self

2023
An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood poster

An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood

Movie

2023
Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones poster

Still Playin' Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones

Movie

2019
Stax, le label soul légendaire poster

Stax, le label soul légendaire

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2014
All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman poster

All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman

Movie · as Himself

2014
Bad Company | The Official Authorized 40th Anniversary Documentary poster

Bad Company | The Official Authorized 40th Anniversary Documentary

Movie · as Self

2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts poster

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Movie · as Self

2008
Live Performance From The Platters poster

Live Performance From The Platters

Movie · as Himself

2007
Classic Soul at the BBC poster

Classic Soul at the BBC

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2007
Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967 poster

Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967

Movie

2004
Martha Reeves - Legends in Concert

Martha Reeves - Legends in Concert

Movie · as Self

2004
Sam Moore & The London Community Gospel Choir

Sam Moore & The London Community Gospel Choir

Movie · as Chantuer

2002
Only the Strong Survive poster

Only the Strong Survive

Movie · as Self

2002
Sounds of Memphis poster

Sounds of Memphis

Movie · as Self

2002
Night at the Golden Eagle poster

Night at the Golden Eagle

Movie · as Sylvester

2002
Soul Collection: Back to Stax poster

Soul Collection: Back to Stax

Movie

2001
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular poster

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

Movie · as Self - Host

1998
Blues Brothers 2000 poster

Blues Brothers 2000

Movie · as Reverend Morris

1997
Later Presents... The Beautiful South in Concert poster

Later Presents... The Beautiful South in Concert

Movie · as Self

1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien poster

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

TV · as Self - Musical Guest · 2 eps

1993
Tales of the City poster

Tales of the City

TV · as Preacher · 1 ep

1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno poster

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV · 1 ep

1992
Later... with Jools Holland poster

Later... with Jools Holland

TV · 1 ep

1988
Tapeheads poster

Tapeheads

Movie · as Billy Diamond

1980
One Trick Pony poster

One Trick Pony

Movie · as Self

1971
Great Performances poster

Great Performances

TV · as Self - Performer · 1 ep

1961
The Mike Douglas Show poster

The Mike Douglas Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep