Sam Cooke
ActingBorn: 1931-01-22Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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.
Known For
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Steve Allen Show
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
American Bandstand
Self
Shindig!
Self - Singer
The Dick Clark Show
Self
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
General Electric Theater
Sam
The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Self (archive footage)