Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

Acting

January 22, 1931Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States

8

Movies

7

TV Shows

15

Credits

About

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.