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Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Acting · Born 1931-01-22 · 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

movie 7.3 The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
2008
movie 6.9 ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
movie 6.5 Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
tv 6.8 The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
tv 6.8 The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
tv 8.2 American Bandstand
American Bandstand
1957
tv 6.2 The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
1956
tv 6.8 General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
1953
movie 5.5 Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
tv 6.4 Shindig!
Shindig!
1964
movie 6.8 Death In Hollywood
Death In Hollywood
1990
movie 7.1 Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
tv 6.7 The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
1958
movie Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
movie When the Music's Over
When the Music's Over
1983