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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

2024
James Brown: Say It Loud

as    Self (archive footage)

2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

as    Self (archive footage)

2019
The Apollo

as    Self (archive footage)

2018
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond

as    Self (archive footage)

2016
A Tale of James Brown

as    Self (archive footage)

2015
Les Fous du Funk

as    himself

2014
Finding the Funk

as    Self

2014
Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown

as    Self (archive footage)

2011
The Real Rocky

as    Self (archive footage)

2009
Soul Power

as    Self (archive footage)

2008
Pavarotti The Duets

as    Self

2008
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

as    Self (archive footage)

2006
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

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

2001
The UB40: Story of Reggae

as    Drummer

1
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

as    Self (archive footage)