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Sam Cooke
Acting
22 Jan 1931
† 11 Dec 1964
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
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.
Also Known As
Samuel Cook, Samuel Cooke
Photos
Sam Cooke's Movies
73%
The Wrecking Crew
11 Mar 2008
69%
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
08 Feb 2019
67%
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
08 Sept 2022
55%
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
05 May 2014
72%
Sam Cooke: Legend
17 Jun 2003
63%
Death In Hollywood
01 Oct 1990
0%
When the Music's Over
14 Jun 1983
0%
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
11 Jan 2010
