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Sam 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.
Top Filmography

7.3
The Wrecking Crew
2008 // MOVIE

6.9
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019 // MOVIE

6.7
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022 // MOVIE

6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 // TV

6.2
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 // TV

8.4
American Bandstand
1957 // TV

5.5
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014 // MOVIE

6.4
General Electric Theater
1953 // TV

5.6
The Steve Allen Show
1956 // TV

6.2
Shindig!
1964 // TV

7.2
Sam Cooke: Legend
2003 // MOVIE

5.5
The Dick Clark Show
1958 // TV

0.0
When the Music's Over
1983 // MOVIE

0.0
Sam Cooke: Crossing Over
2010 // MOVIE