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James Brown

James Brown

Birthday: 1933-04-03 | Place of Birth: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2019
The Apollo

as    Self (archive footage)

2014
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

as    Self (archive footage)

2011
The Real Rocky

as    Himsellf (Archive Footage)

2008
Soul Power

as    Self (archive footage)

2008
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

as    Self (archive footage)

2004
James Brown: Body Heat

as    Self

2003
James Brown: Soul Survivor

as    Himself

2002
Beat the Devil

as    Mr. James Brown

1996
When We Were Kings

as    Self

1985
1981
1980
The Blues Brothers

as    Cleophus James

1971
1964
The T.A.M.I. Show

as    Self