Sam Cooke

Acting

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 15

Movies (8)

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

Shows (7)

Shindig!
1964
Self - Singer
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self
The Dick Clark Show
1958
Self
American Bandstand
1957
Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
Self
General Electric Theater
1953
Sam
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
Self