Sam 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.

Known For

The Merv Griffin Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Steve Allen Show

American Bandstand

The Dick Clark Show

Shindig!

General Electric Theater

The Wrecking Crew

All Movies (8)

• Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke2014 · as Self (archive footage)
• Sam Cooke: Crossing Over2010 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Wrecking Crew2008 · as Self - Singer (archive footage)
• Sam Cooke: Legend2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• Death In Hollywood1990
• When the Music's Over1983 · as Self (archive footage)

All TV Shows (7)

• Shindig!1964 · as Self - Singer
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Dick Clark Show1958 · as Self
• American Bandstand1957 · as Self
• The Steve Allen Show1956 · as Self
• General Electric Theater1953 · as Sam
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self