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Sam Cooke

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Sam Cooke

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 22, 1931 (95 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
2022Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesSelf (archive footage)
2019ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)
2014Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)
2010Sam Cooke: Crossing OverSelf (archive footage)
2008The Wrecking CrewSelf - Singer (archive footage)
2003Sam Cooke: LegendSelf (archive footage)
1990Death In Hollywood
1983When the Music's OverSelf (archive footage)
1964Shindig!Self - Singer
1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1958The Dick Clark ShowSelf
1957American BandstandSelf
1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
1953General Electric TheaterSam
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf