Sam Cooke

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

14

Gender

Male

Birthday

1931-01-22

Day of death

1964-12-11 (33 years old)

Place of Birth

Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • The Steve Allen Show

    The Steve Allen Show

  • Shindig!

    Shindig!

  • American Bandstand

    American Bandstand

  • The Dick Clark Show

    The Dick Clark Show

  • ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

    ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

  • Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

    Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

  • When the Music's Over

    When the Music's Over

  • Sam Cooke: Legend

    Sam Cooke: Legend

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • The Wrecking Crew

    The Wrecking Crew

  • Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

    Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

  • Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

    Sam Cooke: Crossing Over