James Brown
Born May 03, 1933 (Age: 92)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 91
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 86
A Tale of James Brown
2016
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 82
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009
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as Self
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Age: 75
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
2006
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 73
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party
2006
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as Self
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Age: 73
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 72
Robots
2005
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as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 71
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 70
Beat the Devil
2002
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as Mr. James Brown
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Age: 69
The Tuxedo
2002
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as James Brown
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Age: 69
Undercover Brother
2002
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as Self
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Age: 69
It's Black Entertainment
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 68
Holy Man
1998
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as James Brown
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Age: 65
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
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as Cleophus James
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Age: 64
When We Were Kings
1996
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as Self
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Age: 63
RapLine
1993
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as Self
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Age: 60
No Image
The Lost James Brown Tapes
1991
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as Vocals
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Age: 57
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
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as James Brown
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Age: 55
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
1987
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as Self
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Age: 53
Rocky IV
1985
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as The Godfather of Soul
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Age: 52
James Brown - Live At Chastain Park
1985
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as Himself
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Age: 51
Doctor Detroit
1983
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as Bandleader
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Age: 50
The Blues Brothers
1980
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as Cleophus James
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Age: 47
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
1978
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as
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Age: 44
Ski Party
1965
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as Self
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Age: 32
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964
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as Self
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Age: 31