
Sam Cooke
Acting
1931-01-22 — 1964-12-11Clarksdale, 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

tv
6.6
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · tv

tv
6.8
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · tv

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6.2
1956
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · tv

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8.2
1957
American Bandstand
1957 · tv

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6.7
1958
The Dick Clark Show
1958 · tv

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6.4
1964
Shindig!
1964 · tv

tv
6.8
1953
General Electric Theater
1953 · tv

movie
6.5
2022
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022 · movie

movie
7.3
2008
The Wrecking Crew
2008 · movie

movie
6.8
1990
Death In Hollywood
1990 · movie

movie
5.5
2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014 · movie

movie
7.1
2003
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003 · movie

movie
6.9
2019
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019 · movie

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1983
When the Music's Over
1983 · movie

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2010
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010 · movie