Sam Cooke

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    January 22, 1931

    Day of Death

    December 11, 1964 (33 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

    Sam Cooke

    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

    Known For

    • The Wrecking Crew

      The Wrecking Crew

      2008

    • ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

      ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

      2019

    • Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

      Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

      2022

    • The Ed Sullivan Show

      The Ed Sullivan Show

      1948

    • The Merv Griffin Show

      The Merv Griffin Show

      1962

    • American Bandstand

      American Bandstand

      1957

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

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

      2014

    • The Steve Allen Show

      The Steve Allen Show

      1956

    • General Electric Theater

      General Electric Theater

      1953

    • Shindig!

      Shindig!

      1964

    • Sam Cooke: Legend

      Sam Cooke: Legend

      2003

    • Death In Hollywood

      Death In Hollywood

      1990

    • The Dick Clark Show

      The Dick Clark Show

      1958

    • When the Music's Over

      When the Music's Over

      1983

    • Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

      Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

      2010