Actor / Actress
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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.
Sam Cooke is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010), American Bandstand (1957), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Steve Allen Show (1956), The Dick Clark Show (1958), Shindig! (1964), General Electric Theater (1953). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2022, including 8 movies and 7 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Sam Cooke
- 01 Only SixteenFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:02
- 02 Everybody Loves To Cha Cha ChaFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:41
- 03 (What A) Wonderful WorldFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:07
- 04 Bring It On Home To MeFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:42
- 05 Meet Me At Mary's PlaceFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:41
- 06 Another Saturday NightFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:40
- 07 (I Love You) For Sentimental ReasonsFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:38
- 08 You Were Made For MeFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:53
- 09 Chain GangFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:34
- 10 Nothing Can Change This LoveFrom Sam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 2:37
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies8
TV shows7
Active years represented1948–2022
Place of birthClarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Died
Also known as
Samuel Cook · Samuel Cooke
Known for
MovieSam Cooke: Crossing Over
TV ShowAmerican Bandstand
TV ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
TV ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
TV ShowThe Steve Allen Show
TV ShowThe Dick Clark Show
TV ShowShindig!
TV ShowGeneral Electric Theater
MovieLouis Armstrong's Black & Blues
MovieReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
MovieThe Wrecking Crew
MovieWhen the Music's Over
MovieDeath In Hollywood
MovieLady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
MovieSam Cooke: Legend