Actor
James Brown
Born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Died December 25, 200615 films
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".
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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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The best way into James Brown's work
First watchThe Blues Brothers19807.7as Cleophus JamesJake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
15 films as actor- 2007James Brown: Living in America
- 2007The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
- 2003James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980
- 2002Beat the DevilMr. James Brown
- 2002The TuxedoJames Brown
- 2001The UB40: Story of ReggaeDrummer
- 1998Holy ManJames Brown
- 1998Blues Brothers 2000Cleophus James
- 1991James Brown Live in Berlin
- 1991The Lost James Brown TapesVocals
- 1985Rocky IVThe Godfather of Soul
- 1985Motown Returns to the Apollo
- 1983Doctor DetroitBandleader
- 1980The Blues BrothersCleophus James
- 1970The PhynxJames Brown