Sam Cooke
ActingBorn 1931-01-22 (33 at death)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.
Known for
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Steve Allen Show
1956
American Bandstand
1957
Shindig!
1964
The Dick Clark Show
1958
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
Death In Hollywood
1990
General Electric Theater
1953
The Wrecking Crew
2008
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
When the Music's Over
1983