Portrait of James Brown

James Brown

Bio: James Brown (March 22, 1920 - April 11, 1992) was an American film and TV actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. In 1976, he hosted a revival of Rin Tin Tin reruns, which extended until the 1980s
Born: Mon, Mar 22 1920
Birthplace: Desdemona, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 11 1992
James Brown is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Miracle on Ice
Miracle on Ice
James Brown was 60 in Miracle on Ice as 'Reporter #1'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1981
Poster of The Swap
The Swap
James Brown was 59 in The Swap as 'Lt. Benson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1979
Poster of The Rebels
The Rebels
James Brown was 59 in The Rebels as 'Masters'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of Adiós Amigo
Adiós Amigo
James Brown was 55 in Adiós Amigo as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Mean Johnny Barrows
Mean Johnny Barrows
James Brown was 55 in Mean Johnny Barrows as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1975
Poster of Whiffs
Whiffs
James Brown was 55 in Whiffs as 'State Trooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1975
Poster of Powderkeg
Powderkeg
James Brown was 51 in Powderkeg as 'Sheriff Lynch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1971
Poster of Targets
Targets
James Brown was 48 in Targets as 'Robert Thompson Sr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1968
Poster of Town Tamer
Town Tamer
James Brown was 45 in Town Tamer as 'Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1965
Poster of Black Spurs
Black Spurs
James Brown was 45 in Black Spurs as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1965
Poster of Space Probe Taurus
Space Probe Taurus
James Brown was 44 in Space Probe Taurus as 'Col. Hank Stevens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Ceremony
The Ceremony
James Brown was 43 in The Ceremony as 'Gendarme'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1963
Poster of Irma la Douce
Irma la Douce
James Brown was 43 in Irma la Douce as 'Texan Customer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1963
Poster of Gun Street
Gun Street
James Brown was 41 in Gun Street as 'Sheriff Chuck Morton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1961
Poster of 20,000 Eyes
20,000 Eyes
James Brown was 41 in 20,000 Eyes as 'Jerry Manning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of When the Clock Strikes
When the Clock Strikes
James Brown was 41 in When the Clock Strikes as 'Sam Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1961
Poster of Gun Fight
Gun Fight
James Brown was 41 in Gun Fight as 'Wayne Santley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1961
Poster of Wings of Chance
Wings of Chance
James Brown was 40 in Wings of Chance as 'Steve Kirby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Police Dog Story
Police Dog Story
James Brown was 40 in Police Dog Story as 'Norm Edwards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Five Guns to Tombstone
Five Guns to Tombstone
James Brown was 40 in Five Guns to Tombstone as 'Billy Wade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Inside the Mafia
Inside the Mafia
James Brown was 39 in Inside the Mafia as 'Capt. Doug Blair'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1959
Poster of The Challenge of Rin Tin Tin
The Challenge of Rin Tin Tin
James Brown was 38 in The Challenge of Rin Tin Tin as 'Lt. Ripley 'Rip' Masters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1958
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
James Brown was 34 in A Star Is Born as 'Glenn Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Hazard House
Hazard House
James Brown was 33 in Hazard House as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Crazylegs
Crazylegs
James Brown was 33 in Crazylegs as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953
Poster of Thunder Over the Plains
Thunder Over the Plains
James Brown was 33 in Thunder Over the Plains as 'Conrad'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of The Charge at Feather River
The Charge at Feather River
James Brown was 33 in The Charge at Feather River as 'Pvt. Connors'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1953
Poster of Woman They Almost Lynched
Woman They Almost Lynched
James Brown was 32 in Woman They Almost Lynched as 'Frank James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of The Man Behind The Gun
The Man Behind The Gun
James Brown was 32 in The Man Behind The Gun as 'Lt. Catliff (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1953
Poster of Springfield Rifle
Springfield Rifle
James Brown was 32 in Springfield Rifle as 'Pvt. Ferguson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1952
Poster of The Pride of St. Louis
The Pride of St. Louis
James Brown was 32 in The Pride of St. Louis as 'Moose'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of The Wild Blue Yonder
The Wild Blue Yonder
James Brown was 31 in The Wild Blue Yonder as 'Sgt. Pop Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1951
Poster of The Sea Hornet
The Sea Hornet
James Brown was 31 in The Sea Hornet as 'Pete Hunter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1951
Poster of Father Takes the Air
Father Takes the Air
James Brown was 31 in Father Takes the Air as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1951
Poster of The Groom Wore Spurs
The Groom Wore Spurs
James Brown was 30 in The Groom Wore Spurs as 'Steve Hall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1951
Poster of Missing Women
Missing Women
James Brown was 30 in Missing Women as 'Sgt. Mike Pernell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of The Fireball
The Fireball
James Brown was 30 in The Fireball as 'Allen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of Between Midnight and Dawn
Between Midnight and Dawn
James Brown was 30 in Between Midnight and Dawn as 'Officer Haynes (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1950
Poster of Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning
James Brown was 29 in Chain Lightning as 'Maj. Hinkle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1950
Poster of Montana
Montana
James Brown was 29 in Montana as 'Tex Coyne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1950
Poster of Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima
James Brown was 29 in Sands of Iwo Jima as 'PFC Charlie Bass'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
James Brown was 29 in Yes Sir, That's My Baby as 'Tony Cresnovitch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1949
Poster of Brimstone
Brimstone
James Brown was 29 in Brimstone as 'Bud Courteen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1949
Poster of Anna Lucasta
Anna Lucasta
James Brown was 29 in Anna Lucasta as 'Buster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 1949
Poster of The Younger Brothers
The Younger Brothers
James Brown was 29 in The Younger Brothers as 'Bob Younger'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1949
Poster of The Gallant Legion
The Gallant Legion
James Brown was 28 in The Gallant Legion as 'Tom Banner'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1948
Poster of The Fabulous Texan
The Fabulous Texan
James Brown was 27 in The Fabulous Texan as 'Shep Clayton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1947
Poster of The Big Fix
The Big Fix
James Brown was 27 in The Big Fix as 'Ken Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1947
Poster of Our Hearts Were Growing Up
Our Hearts Were Growing Up
James Brown was 26 in Our Hearts Were Growing Up as 'Avery Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1946
Poster of Objective, Burma!
Objective, Burma!
James Brown was 24 in Objective, Burma! as 'SSgt. Treacy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1945
Poster of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
James Brown was 24 in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as 'Avery Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1944
Poster of Reward Unlimited
Reward Unlimited
James Brown was 24 in Reward Unlimited as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
James Brown was 23 in Going My Way as 'Ted Haines Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225
James Brown was 23 in Corvette K-225 as 'Lt. Paul Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1943
Poster of The Good Fellows
The Good Fellows
James Brown was 23 in The Good Fellows as 'Tom Drayton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of Air Force
Air Force
James Brown was 22 in Air Force as 'Pilot Tex Rader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of Young and Willing
Young and Willing
James Brown was 22 in Young and Willing as 'Tony Dennison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943
Poster of The Forest Rangers
The Forest Rangers
James Brown was 22 in The Forest Rangers as 'George Tracy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1942
Poster of Wake Island
Wake Island
James Brown was 22 in Wake Island as 'Wounded Marine (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Brown was 64+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Dr. Church'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
James Brown was 58+ in Dallas as 'Det. Harry McSween'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
James Brown was 57+ in CHiPs as 'Executive (as James L. Brown)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
James Brown was 45+ in Honey West as 'Buster Macon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
James Brown was 42+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Prison Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
James Brown was 42+ in The Virginian as 'Mark Fallon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
James Brown was 37+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Andrews - Ranch Foreman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
James Brown was 34+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Andy Clinton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
James Brown was 34+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
James Brown was 32+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Jim Carson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952