JAMES BROWN
James Brown
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 3, 1933
Deathday: December 25, 2006
Place of Birth: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Biography
James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest-working man in show business".
Filmography
Starring
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2023·
Death by FameSelf (archive footage)
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Self - Singer (archive footage)
2019·
The ApolloSelf (archive footage)
2019·
Africa RisingSelf - Musician (archive footage)
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2015·
Les Fous du FunkSelf
2014·
Madam SecretaryJames Brown
2014·
Finding the FunkSelf
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2013·
The MillersJames Brown
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2011·
The Real RockySelf (archive footage)
2009·
Soul PowerSelf (archive footage)
2008·
Pavarotti The DuetsSelf
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2006·
Web Junk 20Self (archive footage)
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2005·
RobotsDiesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
2005·
Live 8Self
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2004·
James Brown: LiveSelf
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2003·
Paper ChasersSelf (archive footage)
2002·
The TuxedoJames Brown
2002·
Undercover BrotherSelf
2002·
Beat the DevilMr. James Brown
2001·
The HireSelf
Drummer
1999·
Where Are They Now?Self
1998·
Holy ManJames Brown
1998·
Blues Brothers 2000Cleophus James
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
TFI FridaySelf
1996·
When We Were KingsSelf
Self
1994·
New York UndercoverSelf
1994·
DuckmanHostage Negotiator (voice)
1993·
RapLineSelf
Vocals
1989·
The SimpsonsJames Brown (voice)
James Brown
1988·
Yo! MTV RapsSelf
1986·
Throb1986·
AmenHimself
1985·
Rocky IVThe Godfather of Soul
1984·
Miami ViceLou De Long
1983·
Doctor DetroitBandleader
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1980·
The Blues BrothersCleophus James
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1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1970·
The PhynxJames Brown
1969·
Playboy After Dark1969·
The Music Scene1965·
Ski PartySelf
1964·
Shindig!Self
1964·
The Hollywood PalaceSelf
1964·
The T.A.M.I. ShowSelf
Self, Self - Co-Host
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Production
TBA·
Future ShockCreator
2014·
Get On UpSongs
1990·
Jacob's LadderSongs
Original Music Composer
1973·
Black CaesarOriginal Music Composer