
Sam Cooke
Born
January 22, 1931
Died
December 11, 1964 (33 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
2022

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
2019

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
2014

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)
2010

The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)
2008

Sam Cooke: Legend
Self (archive footage)
2003

Death In Hollywood
(archive footage)
1990

When the Music's Over
Self (archive footage)
1983

Shindig!
Self - Singer · (1 episode)
1964

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962

The Dick Clark Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1958

American Bandstand
Self · (3 episodes)
1957

The Steve Allen Show
Self - Singer · (2 episodes)
1956

General Electric Theater
Sam · (1 episode)
1953

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1948