Sam Cooke
Biography
Sam Cooke works in acting. Born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sam
- The Wrecking Crew (2008) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- When the Music's Over (1983) as Self (archive footage)
- Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) as Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Cooke best known for?
Sam Cooke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Steve Allen Show (1956), Patton (1970).
When and where was Sam Cooke born?
Sam Cooke was born on January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States.
How many credits does Sam Cooke have?
Sam Cooke has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is Sam Cooke's background in cinema and television?
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.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 26
- The Wrecking Crew (2008) as Self - Singer (archive footage) — aged about 77
- Death In Hollywood (1990) — aged about 59
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sam — aged about 22
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 17
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 91
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