Sam Cooke
Acting
January 22, 1931
Died December 11, 1964 (33 years old)
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
15
Acting Credits
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
Filmography
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
as Self (archive footage)
6.7
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
as Self (archive footage)
6.8
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
as Self (archive footage)
5.5
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
as Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
7.3
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
as Self (archive footage)
7.1
Death In Hollywood
1990
as Self (archive footage)
6.8
When the Music's Over
1983
as Self (archive footage)
Shindig!
1964
as Self - Singer
6.4
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
6.8
The Dick Clark Show
1958
as Self
6.7
American Bandstand
1957
as Self
8.2
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
6.2
General Electric Theater
1953
as Sam
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
6.8