Personal Info
Birthday
January 22, 1931
Place of Birth
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Known For
Acting
Sam Cooke
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.
Acting Filmography (15)
6.5
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Movie2022
6.9
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Movie2019
No Backdrop
5.5
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Movie2014
0.0
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Movie2010
7.3
The Wrecking Crew
Movie2008
No Backdrop
7.1
Sam Cooke: Legend
Movie2003
No Backdrop
6.8
Death In Hollywood
Movie1990
No Backdrop
0.0
When the Music's Over
Movie1983
6.4
Shindig!
TV Series1964
No Backdrop
6.6
The Merv Griffin Show
TV Series1962
No Backdrop
6.7
The Dick Clark Show
TV Series1958
No Backdrop
8.2
American Bandstand
TV Series1957
No Backdrop
6.2
The Steve Allen Show
TV Series1956
6.8
General Electric Theater
TV Series1953
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV Series1948