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
Cleophus James
The Blues Brothers
The Godfather of Soul
Rocky IV
Self
When We Were Kings
Cleophus James
Blues Brothers 2000
Self (archive footage)
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Self (archive footage)
Soul Power
Self (archive footage)
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
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James Brown: Body Heat
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Live 8
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When the Music's Over
Vocals
The Lost James Brown Tapes
James Brown
The Phynx
Self (archive footage)
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Self (archive footage)
Nueva York : une histoire musicale du New York latino
Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Mr. James Brown
Beat the Devil
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Self (archive footage)
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Himself
James Brown - Live at Chastain Park
Self
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
Paper Chasers
Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
Robots
Self (archive footage)
The Real Rocky
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James Brown: Live at Montreux
Self (archive footage)
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
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James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
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James Brown: Love Power Peace
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
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Ski Party
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RapLine
James Brown
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
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James Brown: Live
Self (archive footage)
Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
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Los gigantes da Black Music
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James Brown: Soul Survivor
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
James Brown Live in Berlin
Self (archive footage)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
Self (archive footage)
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
Self (archive footage)
A Tale of James Brown
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James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
Drummer
The UB40: Story of Reggae
Bandleader
Doctor Detroit
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Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
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Undercover Brother
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Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Self (archive footage)
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
James Brown
The Tuxedo
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Finding the Funk
Self
James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Africa Rising
Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment
Self (archive footage)
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond
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James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
Self (archive footage)
The Apollo
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Pavarotti The Duets
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
Self
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Self
James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Sparks Brothers
Self - Singer (archive footage)
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
67
Gender
Male
Birthday
1933-05-03
Place of Birth
Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Also Known As
The Godfather of Soul