Acting
Sam Cooke
Born 1931-01-22
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Department: 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Sam Cooke
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962
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The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
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The Steve Allen Show
1956
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Shindig!
1964
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American Bandstand
1957
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The Dick Clark Show
1958
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The Wrecking Crew
2008
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
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ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
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General Electric Theater
1953
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (15 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2019 |
 | Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2014 |
 | Sam Cooke: Crossing Over | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Wrecking Crew | Self - Singer (archive footage) | Movie | 2008 |
 | Sam Cooke: Legend | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2003 |
 | Death In Hollywood | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1990 |
 | When the Music's Over | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1983 |
 | Shindig! | Self - Singer | TV Series | 1964 |
 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | The Dick Clark Show | Self | TV Series | 1958 |
 | American Bandstand | Self | TV Series | 1957 |
 | The Steve Allen Show | Self | TV Series | 1956 |
 | General Electric Theater | Sam | TV Series | 1953 |
 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | TV Series | 1948 |