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James Brown

Actor, Additional Credits
Born May 3, 1933Died December 25, 2006 (73 years)
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 Blues Brothers
  • Beat the Devil

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2014
    2006
    Web Junk 20 (TV Series)
    2005
    Robots · as Diesel (archive Footage) (uncredited)
    2005
    2002
    Beat the Devil · as Mr. James Brown
    1998
    Blues Brothers 2000 · as Cleophus James
    1994
    Duckman (TV Series)
    1991
    1989
    The Simpsons (TV Series) · as James Brown (voice)
    1986
    Amen (TV Series)
    1986
    Throb (TV Series)
    1985
    Rocky IV · as The Godfather Of Soul
    1984
    Miami Vice (TV Series) · as Lou De Long
    1983
    Doctor Detroit · as Bandleader
    1980
    The Blues Brothers · as Cleophus James
    1969
    The Music Scene (TV Series)
    1969
    Playboy After Dark (TV Series)

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