Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 22, 1931
Place of Birth
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Also Known As
- Samuel Cook
- Samuel Cooke
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.
Known For - Movies
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Legend
as Self (archive footage)
When the Music's Over
as Self (archive footage)
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
Death In Hollywood
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
as Self (archive footage)
