Portrait of Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Acting

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

Born: January 22, 1931

Place of Birth: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Filmography

2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

as Self (archive footage)

2019
2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

as Self (archive footage)

2008
The Wrecking Crew

as Self - Singer (archive footage)

2003
Sam Cooke: Legend

as Self (archive footage)

1983
When the Music's Over

as Self (archive footage)

1964
Shindig!

as Self - Singer

1956
The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Singer