Sam Cooke

Acting

Born January 22, 1931 · 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…

Known for

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

American Bandstand

1957

The Steve Allen Show

1956

The Dick Clark Show

1958

Shindig!

1964

General Electric Theater

1953

Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

2010

Acting(15)

2022Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesSelf (archive footage)

Film

2019ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)

Film

2014Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)

Film