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BornJanuary 22, 1931
DiedDecember 11, 1964 (age 33)
Place of birthClarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Film credits8
Sam Cooke
DeceasedKnown for 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.
Filmography
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
as Self (archive footage)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
as Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew
2008
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Death In Hollywood
1990
When the Music's Over
1983
as Self (archive footage)