Sam Cooke

Known for: Acting

Born: 1931-01-22 – 1964-12-11 (aged 33)

From: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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.

Filmography (15)

MOVIE★ 6.5
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 6.9
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 5.5
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 7.3
The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 7.1
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 6.8
Death In Hollywood
1990
MOVIE
When the Music's Over
1983
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 6.4
Shindig!
1964
as Self - Singer
TV★ 6.6
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TV★ 6.7
The Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
TV★ 8.2
American Bandstand
1957
as Self
TV★ 6.2
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
TV★ 6.8
General Electric Theater
1953
as Sam
TV★ 6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self