James Brown

James Brown

Acting
Born 1933-05-03 - Died 2006-12-25Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

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.

Movies (75)

The Blues Brothers
7.7

The Blues Brothers

1980Movie7.7
Robots
6.5

Robots

2005Movie6.5
The Tuxedo
5.7

The Tuxedo

2002Movie5.7
Rocky IV
7.1

Rocky IV

1985Movie7.1
Undercover Brother
5.9

Undercover Brother

2002Movie5.9
Blues Brothers 2000
5.3

Blues Brothers 2000

1998Movie5.3
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
6.7

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022Movie6.7
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party

Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party

2006Movie
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
8.0

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021Movie8.0
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
6.5

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage

2021Movie6.5
Live 8
7.4

Live 8

2005Movie7.4
Holy Man
5.2

Holy Man

1998Movie5.2
When We Were Kings
7.6

When We Were Kings

1996Movie7.6
Soulmates
9.0

Soulmates

1997Movie9.0
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
5.0

Andy Warhol, Fluorescent

2016Movie5.0
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
6.7

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

2008Movie6.7
It's Black Entertainment
8.7

It's Black Entertainment

2002Movie8.7
Beat the Devil
7.2

Beat the Devil

2002Movie7.2
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.7

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025Movie7.7
A Tale of James Brown

A Tale of James Brown

2016Movie
Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
5.6

Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends

1995Movie5.6
The Apollo
6.4

The Apollo

2019Movie6.4
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
6.9

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023Movie6.9
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
5.3

Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast

2019Movie5.3
Ski Party
6.0

Ski Party

1965Movie6.0
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2020Movie
Doctor Detroit
5.1

Doctor Detroit

1983Movie5.1
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
5.3

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004Movie5.3
Motown Returns to the Apollo

Motown Returns to the Apollo

1985Movie
Africa Rising
7.5

Africa Rising

2019Movie7.5
The Phynx
3.6

The Phynx

1970Movie3.6
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond
8.0

1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond

2018Movie8.0
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
5.0

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

2012Movie5.0
The Real Rocky
6.2

The Real Rocky

2011Movie6.2
James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.7

James Brown: Soul Survivor

2003Movie7.7
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
7.0

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

2014Movie7.0
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
8.0

James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message

2014Movie8.0
The T.A.M.I. Show
7.9

The T.A.M.I. Show

1964Movie7.9
Soul Power
6.5

Soul Power

2009Movie6.5
James Brown: Live at Montreux
8.0

James Brown: Live at Montreux

1981Movie8.0
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
7.0

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

2009Movie7.0
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
9.0

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989Movie9.0
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
6.9

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

2014Movie6.9
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

2005Movie
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

2013Movie
James Brown: Body Heat
8.0

James Brown: Body Heat

2004Movie8.0
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
9.8

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

2004Movie9.8
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
7.5

George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

2006Movie7.5
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

1974Movie
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
5.3

James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

2008Movie5.3
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
5.0

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

2006Movie5.0
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

2021Movie
The Giants of Black Music

The Giants of Black Music

2003Movie
Finding the Funk
7.2

Finding the Funk

2014Movie7.2
Pavarotti The Duets

Pavarotti The Duets

2008Movie
Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer

Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer

Movie
James Brown: Love Power Peace

James Brown: Love Power Peace

1971Movie
When the Music's Over

When the Music's Over

1983Movie
Paper Chasers
7.0

Paper Chasers

2003Movie7.0
RapLine
10.0

RapLine

1993Movie10.0
The UB40: Story of Reggae

The UB40: Story of Reggae

2001Movie
James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980

James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980

2003Movie
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
8.0

James Brown Soul Brother No. 1

1978Movie8.0
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

1987Movie
James Brown: Live

James Brown: Live

2004Movie
The Lost James Brown Tapes

The Lost James Brown Tapes

1991Movie
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
7.0

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977

2007Movie7.0
James Brown - Live At Chastain Park
5.5

James Brown - Live At Chastain Park

1985Movie5.5
James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues

James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues

1999Movie
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
4.0

James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968

2008Movie4.0
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
10.0

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

2001Movie10.0
James Brown: Living in America

James Brown: Living in America

2007Movie
James Brown Live in Berlin
7.0

James Brown Live in Berlin

1991Movie7.0
The Godfather of Soul

The Godfather of Soul

2026Movie
James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974

James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974

1974Movie

TV Shows (30)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Miami Vice
7.5

Miami Vice

1984Series7.5
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Madam Secretary
7.0

Madam Secretary

2014Series7.0
New York Undercover
7.3

New York Undercover

1994Series7.3
Duckman
7.2

Duckman

1994Series7.2
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series6.8
TFI Friday
7.1

TFI Friday

1996Series7.1
Amen
6.7

Amen

1986Series6.7
Shindig!
6.4

Shindig!

1964Series6.4
The Word
6.0

The Word

1990Series6.0
The Flip Wilson Show
4.8

The Flip Wilson Show

1970Series4.8
The Kennedy Center Honors
7.4

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978Series7.4
Where Are They Now?
7.5

Where Are They Now?

1999Series7.5
The Millers
5.7

The Millers

2013Series5.7
The Hollywood Palace
5.0

The Hollywood Palace

1964Series5.0
70 Years of Youth Revolt
7.2

70 Years of Youth Revolt

2020Series7.2
Yo! MTV Raps
7.5

Yo! MTV Raps

1988Series7.5
The Hire
7.6

The Hire

2001Series7.6
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
7.5

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021Series7.5
Death by Fame
6.8

Death by Fame

2023Series6.8
Playboy After Dark
4.0

Playboy After Dark

1969Series4.0
Web Junk 20
9.3

Web Junk 20

2006Series9.3
Throb
6.3

Throb

1986Series6.3
The Music Scene
9.0

The Music Scene

1969Series9.0
James Brown: Say It Loud
8.0

James Brown: Say It Loud

2024Series8.0
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
8.0

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

2005Series8.0
Les Fous du Funk
8.0

Les Fous du Funk

2015Series8.0