Sam Cooke

🎬 Actor

Born

22 January 1931 (95)

Place of Birth

Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Also known as

Samuel Cook, Samuel Cooke

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.