
Sam Cooke
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 22, 1931
- Died
- December 11, 1964 (aged 33)
- Birthplace
- 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
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Filmography

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

The Wrecking Crew
Movie · as Self - Singer (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Legend
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Death In Hollywood
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

When the Music's Over
Movie · as Self (archive footage)

Shindig!
TV · as Self - Singer · 1 ep

The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep

The Dick Clark Show
TV · as Self · 4 eps

American Bandstand
TV · as Self · 3 eps

The Steve Allen Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps

General Electric Theater
TV · as Sam · 1 ep

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps

