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Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Born: 1931-01-22 • 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
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues poster
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022 • Self (archive footage)
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke poster
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019 • Self (archive footage)
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke poster
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014 • Self (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over poster
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010 • Self (archive footage)
The Wrecking Crew poster
The Wrecking Crew
2008 • Self - Singer (archive footage)
Sam Cooke: Legend poster
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003 • Self (archive footage)
When the Music's Over poster
When the Music's Over
1983 • Self (archive footage)