



Sam Cooke
Acting1931Clarksdale, 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.
Known For

The Wrecking Crew
Self - Singer (archive footage)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self

The Merv Griffin Show
Self

American Bandstand
Self

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)

The Steve Allen Show
Self
Acting History
2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as Self (archive footage)
2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self (archive footage)
2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
as Self (archive footage)
2008
The Wrecking Crew
as Self - Singer (archive footage)
2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
as Self (archive footage)
1983
When the Music's Over
as Self (archive footage)
1964
Shindig!
TVas Self - Singer• 1 eps
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1960
General Electric Theater
TVas Sam• 1 eps
1958
The Steve Allen Show
TVas Self• 2 eps
The Dick Clark Show
TVas Self• 4 eps
1957
American Bandstand
TVas Self• 3 eps
The Ed Sullivan Show
TVas Self• 2 eps