Sam Cooke

Actor

Born: January 22, 1931 (33 years old)

Died: December 11, 1964

Place of birth: 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.

Filmography (7)

• The Wrecking Crew (2008, ★ 7.3)
• Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022, ★ 6.6)
• ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019, ★ 6.9)
• Death In Hollywood (1990, ★ 6.8)
• General Electric Theater (1953, ★ 6.8)
• Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014, ★ 5.5)
• The Steve Allen Show (1956, ★ 6.2)