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Sam Cooke

Acting Born Jan 22, 1931 Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States 15 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • 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)