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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Wrecking Crew (2008) — Self - Singer (archive footage)
2. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019) — Self (archive footage)
3. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) — Self (archive footage)
4. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
5. The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
6. American Bandstand (1957) — Self
7. Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) — Self (archive footage)
8. General Electric Theater (1953) — Sam
9. The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self
10. Death In Hollywood (1990)
11. Shindig! (1964) — Self - Singer
12. Sam Cooke: Legend (2003) — Self (archive footage)
13. The Dick Clark Show (1958) — Self
14. When the Music's Over (1983) — Self (archive footage)
15. Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010) — Self (archive footage)