Person

Sam Cooke

Acting · 1931–1964 · 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.

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  The Merv Griffin Show

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  The Steve Allen Show

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  The Ed Sullivan Show

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  American Bandstand

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  The Dick Clark Show

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  Shindig!

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  General Electric Theater

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  The Wrecking Crew

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  Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

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  Sam Cooke: Crossing Over

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• 2022Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesSelf (archive footage)
• 2019ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)
• 2014Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam CookeSelf (archive footage)
• 2010Sam Cooke: Crossing OverSelf (archive footage)
• 2008The Wrecking CrewSelf - Singer (archive footage)
• 2003Sam Cooke: LegendSelf (archive footage)
• 1990Death In Hollywood
• 1983When the Music's OverSelf (archive footage)
• 1964Shindig!Self - Singer
• 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
• 1958The Dick Clark ShowSelf
• 1957American BandstandSelf
• 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf
• 1953General Electric TheaterSam
• 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf