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Sam Cooke

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1.3 Popularity Jan 22, 1931 (33 years old) 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

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Known For

The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
1956 as Self - Singer
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 as Self
Shindig!
Shindig!
1964 as Self - Singer
American Bandstand
American Bandstand
1957 as Self
The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
1958 as Self
The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
2008 as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022 as Self (archive footage)

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

Filmography 15

2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2008
The Wrecking Crew Movie

as Self - Singer (archive footage)

2003
Sam Cooke: Legend Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1990
Death In Hollywood Movie

as (archive footage)

1983
When the Music's Over Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1964
Shindig! TV

as Self - Singer

1962
The Merv Griffin Show TV

as Self

1958
The Dick Clark Show TV

as Self

1957
American Bandstand TV

as Self

1956
The Steve Allen Show TV

as Self - Singer

1953
General Electric Theater TV

as Sam

1948
The Ed Sullivan Show TV

as Self

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday January 22, 1931 (33 years old)
Died December 11, 1964
Place of Birth Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Also Known As Samuel Cook
Years Active 1948 - 2022
Popularity 1.3
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Career Stats
15 Total Credits
8 Movie Roles
7 TV Roles
1 Photos