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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Blues Brothers
as Cleophus James
1980
Rocky IV
as The Godfather of Soul
1985
When We Were Kings
as Self
1996
Blues Brothers 2000
as Cleophus James
1998
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Soul Power
as Self (archive footage)
2009
James Brown: Body Heat
as Self
2004
Live 8
as Self
2005
When the Music's Over
as Self
1983
The Lost James Brown Tapes
as Vocals
1991
The Phynx
as James Brown
1970
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
as Self (archive footage)
2013
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Beat the Devil
as Mr. James Brown
2002
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self
1964
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
as Self (archive footage)
2008
James Brown - Live At Chastain Park
as Himself
1985
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
as Self
2008
Paper Chasers
2003
Robots
as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
2005
TV Appearances
Duckman
as Hostage Negotiator (voice)
1994
The Simpsons
as James Brown (voice)
1989
Miami Vice
as Lou De Long
1984
The View
as Self
1997
70 Years of Youth Revolt
as Self (archive footage)
2020
TFI Friday
as Self
1996
Web Junk 20
2006
Amen
1986
The Hollywood Palace
as Self
1964
Shindig!
as Self
1964
The Music Scene
1969
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self
1970