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Sam Cooke

Acting

Born January 22, 1931 · Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Died December 11, 1964

Also known as Samuel Cook · Samuel 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.

Filmography7 titles

The Wrecking Crew!

2008as Self - Singer (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Legend

2003as Self (archive footage)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019as Self (archive footage)

Death In Hollywood

1990

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022as Self (archive footage)

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

2014as Self (archive footage)