James Brown
Acting
Born: 1933-05-03 in 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". Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s.
Known For
The Simpsons
James Brown (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The View
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Miami Vice
Lou De Long
Madam Secretary
James Brown
New York Undercover
Self
Duckman
Hostage Negotiator (voice)
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
TFI Friday
Self
The Tuxedo
James Brown
Robots
Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
Amen
Rocky IV
The Godfather of Soul
Shindig!
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The Word
The Blues Brothers
Cleophus James
The Hollywood Palace
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
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The Millers
James Brown
The Hire
Self
Yo! MTV Raps
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Undercover Brother
Self
Blues Brothers 2000
Cleophus James
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Self (archive footage)
Death by Fame
Self (archive footage)
Playboy After Dark
Holy Man
James Brown
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Self (archive footage)
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
(archive footage)
Beat the Devil
Mr. James Brown
Throb
When We Were Kings
Self
Web Junk 20
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
70 Years of Youth Revolt
Self (archive footage)
