Sam Cooke

Personal Info

Birthday

January 22, 1931

Day of Death

1964-12-11

(33 years old)

Place of Birth

Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Also Known As

Samuel Cook

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. Wikipedia

Known For

General Electric Theater

Death In Hollywood

Filmography

2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as Self (archive footage)
2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
as Self (archive footage)
2008
The Wrecking Crew
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
as Self (archive footage)
1990
Death In Hollywood
as (archive footage)
1983
When the Music's Over
as Self (archive footage)