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Born · May 3, 1933
Died · December 25, 2006 (73 years old)
Known For: Acting
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.
Self (archive footage) · (4 episodes)
8.0
2024
Self (archive footage)
6.9
2022
Self (archive footage)
8.0
2021
Self (archive footage)
5.7
2021
Self (archive footage)
6.6
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
7.4
2021
Self (archive footage)
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2021
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
7.3
2020
Self - Musician (archive footage)
7.5
2019
Self (archive footage)
6.4
2019
Self - Singer (archive footage)
5.5
2019
Self (archive footage)
7.3
2018
Self (archive footage)
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2016
Self · (1 episode)
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2015
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2014
Self
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2014
Self (archive footage)
6.9
2014
Self
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2014
Self (archive footage)
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2013
Self (archive footage)
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2012
Self (archive footage)
5.9
2011
Self (archive footage)
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Self
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Self
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2008
Self (archive footage)
6.6
2008
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Self (archive footage)
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2006
Self (archive footage)
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2006
(1 episode)
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2006
Self
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Self · (6 episodes)
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2005
Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
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2005
Self
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Self
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Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
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Self
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Self
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2003
Mr. James Brown
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2002
James Brown
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2002
Self
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2002
Self (archive footage)
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2002
Self
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2001
Drummer
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Self · (1 episode)
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2001
Self · (1 episode)
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1999
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1999
Cleophus James
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1998
Self · (1 episode)
4.4
1997
Self
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self (Archive footage) · (1 episode)
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Vocals
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James Brown (voice) · (1 episode)
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1989
James Brown
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Self · (1 episode)
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1987
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The Godfather of Soul
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Himself
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Bandleader
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Self
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1981
Cleophus James
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1980
Self · (1 episode)
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1978
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Self · (1 episode)
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1970
James Brown
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1970
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1969
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1969
Self
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self · (2 episodes)
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1964
Self · (4 episodes)
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1962
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
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1961
Self · (2 episodes)
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1961
Self · (2 episodes)
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