Birthday
1931-01-22
Died
1964-12-11
Birthplace
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Gender
Male
Known For
Acting
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. Wikipedia
