Portrait of Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jan 22 1931
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

Death: Fri, Dec 11 1964
Sam Cooke is 33 years old
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Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2019
Poster of Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 05 2014
Poster of Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 11 2010
Poster of The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in The Wrecking Crew
as 'Self - Singer (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 11 2008
Poster of Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke: Legend
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in Sam Cooke: Legend
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of When the Music's Over
When the Music's Over
Sam Cooke would have been no older than
33 in When the Music's Over
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 14 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Sam Cooke was
33+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Sam Cooke was
31+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Dick Clark Show
The Dick Clark Show
Sam Cooke was
27+ in The Dick Clark Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 15 1958
Poster of American Bandstand
American Bandstand
Sam Cooke was
26+ in American Bandstand
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Sam Cooke was
25+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Sam Cooke was
22+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Sam'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Sam Cooke was
17+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948