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.

Sam Cooke

Acting Born January 22, 1931 – Died December 11, 1964 Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

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.

Known For

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

The Steve Allen Show

Self

American Bandstand

Self

The Dick Clark Show

Self

Shindig!

Self - Singer

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Self (archive footage)

General Electric Theater

Sam

The Wrecking Crew

Self - Singer (archive footage)

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

Self (archive footage)

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Death In Hollywood

Self (archive footage)