Sam Cooke

Born: January 22, 1931
Died: December 11, 1964 (33 years old)
Place of birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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

★ 7.3
The Wrecking Crew
2008
★ 6.8
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019

Filmography

2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 6.7
2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 6.8
2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam CookeFilm · Self (archive footage)
2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing OverFilm · Self (archive footage)
2008
The Wrecking CrewFilm · Self - Singer (archive footage)★ 7.3
2003
Sam Cooke: LegendFilm · Self (archive footage)
1990
Death In HollywoodFilm · Self (archive footage)
1983
When the Music's OverFilm · Self (archive footage)
1953
General Electric TheaterSeries · Sam