Acting · Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States · Born January 22, 1931
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.
MovieLouis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
as Self (archive footage)
MovieLady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
MovieSam Cooke: Legend
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDeath In Hollywood
1990
MovieWhen the Music's Over
1983
as Self (archive footage)
TVShindig!
1964
as Self - Singer
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
TVAmerican Bandstand
1957
as Self
TVThe Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
TVGeneral Electric Theater
1953
as Sam
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
