Actor info
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Name :
Sam Cooke
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Born :
January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States (33 years at death)
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Died :
December 11, 1964
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
8 films (1983–2022)
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Also known as :
Samuel Cook, Samuel 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.
Notable films
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Cooke: Crossing Over (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- The Wrecking Crew (2008) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
