6.8
TV
Acting
Sam Cooke
- Born
- Died
- (aged 33)
- Birthplace
- Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
- Credits
- 15 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.8
TV
6.4
TV
Shindig!
Acting credits 15
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Sam Cooke: Crossing Over Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | The Wrecking Crew Film | Self - Singer (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Sam Cooke: Legend Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1983 | When the Music's Over Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1964 | Shindig! TV | Self - Singer (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Dick Clark Show TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 1957 | American Bandstand TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Sam (1 ep) |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (2 ep) |