Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 3, 1933
Place of Birth:
Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
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James Brown
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
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James Brown: Say It Loud | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Death by Fame | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | 70 Years of Youth Revolt | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Les Fous du Funk | Self |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary | James Brown |
| 2013 | The Millers | James Brown |
| 2006 | Web Junk 20 | |
| 2005 | Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music | Self |
| 2001 | The Hire | Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? | Self |
| 1997 | The View | Self |
| 1996 | TFI Friday | Self |
| 1994 | Duckman | Hostage Negotiator (voice) |
| 1994 | New York Undercover | Self |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose | Self (Archive footage) |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | James Brown (voice) |
| 1988 | Yo! MTV Raps | Self |
| 1986 | Amen | |
| 1986 | Throb | |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Lou De Long |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show | Self |
| 1969 | The Music Scene | |
| 1969 | Playboy After Dark | |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace | Self |
| 1964 | Shindig! | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - Co-Host |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |