Sam Cooke
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.
Filmography (8)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010
The Wrecking Crew
2008
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003
Death In Hollywood
1990
When the Music's Over
1983