
Sam Cooke
Born: 1931-01-22
Place of birth: 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.
Filmography

American Bandstand
1957

The Wrecking Crew
2008

Sam Cooke: Legend
2003

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948

General Electric Theater
1953

Death In Hollywood
1990

The Dick Clark Show
1958

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022

The Merv Griffin Show
1962

Shindig!
1964

The Steve Allen Show
1956

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

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010

When the Music's Over
1983