James Brown
Known For
Acting
Born
1933-05-03 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Died
2006-12-25
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.
Most Known For
The Simpsons
as James Brown (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The View
as Self
Miami Vice
as Lou De Long
Madam Secretary
as James Brown
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
New York Undercover
as Self
Rocky IV
as The Godfather of Soul
Robots
as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duckman
as Hostage Negotiator (voice)
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self
Where Are They Now?
as Self
The Millers
as James Brown
Amen
The Blues Brothers
as Cleophus James
Undercover Brother
as Self
TFI Friday
as Self
Yo! MTV Raps
as Self