Sam Cooke
1931 - 1964 (age 33) • Acting
Sam Cooke
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
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
68%
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Ed Sullivan Show
68%
Self
1948
The Merv Griffin Show
68%
Self
1962
American Bandstand
82%
Self
1957
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
55%
Self (archive footage)
2014
The Steve Allen Show
62%
Self - Singer
1956
General Electric Theater
68%
Sam
1953
Shindig!
64%
Self - Singer
1964
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
67%
Self (archive footage)
2022
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
68%
Self (archive footage)
2019
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
55%
Self (archive footage)
2014
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)
2010
The Wrecking Crew
73%
Self - Singer (archive footage)
2008
Sam Cooke: Legend
71%
Self (archive footage)
2003
Death In Hollywood
68%
1990
When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)
1983
Shindig!
64%
Self - Singer
1964
The Merv Griffin Show
68%
Self
1962
The Dick Clark Show
67%
Self
1958
American Bandstand
82%
Self
1957
The Steve Allen Show
62%
Self - Singer
1956
General Electric Theater
68%
Sam
1953
The Ed Sullivan Show
68%
Self
1948