Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 22, 1931
Died
December 11, 1964 (33 years old)
Place of Birth
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Also Known As
- Samuel Cook
- Samuel Cooke
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.
