Sam Cooke

1931-01-22 – 1964-12-11 (age 33) Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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.

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Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Known For

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022

as Self (archive footage)

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

2008

as Self - Singer (archive footage)

Death In Hollywood

Death In Hollywood

1990

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

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

2014

as Self (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Legend

Sam Cooke: Legend

2003

as Self (archive footage)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

2019

as Self (archive footage)

When the Music's Over

When the Music's Over

1983

as Self (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

2010

as Self (archive footage)