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James Brown

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, May 03 1933

Birthplace: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 25 2006

James Brown is 73 years old

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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Oct 27 2022

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Dec 10 2021

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Oct 30 2021

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jul 23 2021

The Sparks Brothers

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Sparks Brothers

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Fri, Jun 18 2021

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

James Brown would have been no older than

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

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Jun 05 2021

Africa Rising

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Africa Rising

as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 03 2019

The Apollo

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Apollo

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Apr 24 2019

1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in 1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Jul 20 2018

A Tale of James Brown

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in A Tale of James Brown

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Jan 23 2016

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

Fri, Dec 05 2014

James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 08 2014

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Apr 27 2014

Finding the Funk

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Finding the Funk

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 31 2014

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, Jun 16 2013

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jun 07 2012

The Real Rocky

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Real Rocky

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Oct 25 2011

Soul Power

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Soul Power

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Jun 10 2009

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 2009

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

James Brown would have been no older than

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

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 05 2008

James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 05 2008

Pavarotti The Duets

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Pavarotti The Duets

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 09 2008

James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Apr 05 2008

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977

Tue, Jan 23 2007

George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

James Brown was

73 in George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Oct 27 2006

Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

James Brown was

72 in Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jan 23 2006

Live 8

James Brown was

72 in Live 8

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 07 2005

Robots

James Brown was

71 in Robots

as 'Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 10 2005

James Brown: Live

James Brown was

71 in James Brown: Live

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 10 2004

James Brown: Body Heat

James Brown was

71 in James Brown: Body Heat

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 28 2004

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

James Brown was

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

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 27 2004

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

James Brown was

70 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

James Brown: Soul Survivor

James Brown was

70 in James Brown: Soul Survivor

as 'Self'.

Wed, Oct 29 2003

Paper Chasers

James Brown was

70 in Paper Chasers

Wed, May 07 2003

The Giants of Black Music

James Brown was

69 in The Giants of Black Music

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 24 2003

Beat the Devil

James Brown was

69 in Beat the Devil

as 'Mr. James Brown'.

Fri, Nov 22 2002

The Tuxedo

James Brown was

69 in The Tuxedo

as 'James Brown'.

Fri, Sep 27 2002

Undercover Brother

James Brown was

69 in Undercover Brother

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 31 2002

It's Black Entertainment

James Brown was

68 in It's Black Entertainment

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Feb 08 2002

Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

James Brown was

68 in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 10 2001

The UB40: Story of Reggae

James Brown was

68 in The UB40: Story of Reggae

as 'Drummer'.

Wed, Aug 01 2001

James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues

James Brown was

65 in James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 03 1999

Blues Brothers 2000

James Brown was

64 in Blues Brothers 2000

as 'Cleophus James'.

Thu, Feb 05 1998

When We Were Kings

James Brown was

63 in When We Were Kings

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 25 1996

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

James Brown was

61 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 06 1995

Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends

James Brown was

61 in Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

RapLine

James Brown was

60 in RapLine

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 10 1993

James Brown Live in Berlin

James Brown was

57 in James Brown Live in Berlin

Wed, May 01 1991

The Lost James Brown Tapes

James Brown was

57 in The Lost James Brown Tapes

as 'Vocals'.

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

James Brown was

55 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

as 'James Brown'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

James Brown was

53 in James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Rocky IV

James Brown was

52 in Rocky IV

as 'The Godfather of Soul'.

Thu, Nov 21 1985

James Brown - Live At Chastain Park

James Brown was

51 in James Brown - Live At Chastain Park

as 'Himself'.

Tue, Jan 01 1985

When the Music's Over

James Brown was

50 in When the Music's Over

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jun 14 1983

Doctor Detroit

James Brown was

50 in Doctor Detroit

as 'Bandleader'.

Fri, May 06 1983

James Brown: Live at Montreux

James Brown was

48 in James Brown: Live at Montreux

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 07 1981

The Blues Brothers

James Brown was

47 in The Blues Brothers

as 'Cleophus James'.

Mon, Jun 16 1980

James Brown Soul Brother No. 1

James Brown was

44 in James Brown Soul Brother No. 1

Mon, Jan 23 1978

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

James Brown was

41 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 22 1974

James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974

James Brown was

40 in James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 01 1974

James Brown: Love Power Peace

James Brown was

37 in James Brown: Love Power Peace

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 08 1971

The Phynx

James Brown was

36 in The Phynx

as 'James Brown'.

Fri, Mar 06 1970

Ski Party

James Brown was

32 in Ski Party

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jun 30 1965

The T.A.M.I. Show

James Brown was

31 in The T.A.M.I. Show

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 14 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

James Brown: Say It Loud

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in James Brown: Say It Loud

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2024

70 Years of Youth Revolt

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in 70 Years of Youth Revolt

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020

Les Fous du Funk

James Brown would have been no older than

73 in Les Fous du Funk

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2015

Web Junk 20

James Brown was

72+ in Web Junk 20

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2006

Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

James Brown was

72+ in Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2005

The Hire

James Brown was

67+ in The Hire

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 26 2001

Where Are They Now?

James Brown was

66+ in Where Are They Now?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999

The View

James Brown was

64+ in The View

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

TFI Friday

James Brown was

62+ in TFI Friday

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1996

New York Undercover

James Brown was

61+ in New York Undercover

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994

Duckman

James Brown was

60+ in Duckman

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

Charlie Rose

James Brown was

58+ in Charlie Rose

as 'Self (Archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1991

The Simpsons

James Brown was

56+ in The Simpsons

as 'James Brown (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Yo! MTV Raps

James Brown was

55+ in Yo! MTV Raps

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988

Amen

James Brown was

53+ in Amen

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986

Throb

James Brown was

53+ in Throb

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986

Miami Vice

James Brown was

51+ in Miami Vice

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

The Kennedy Center Honors

James Brown was

45+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

The Flip Wilson Show

James Brown was

37+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Music Scene

James Brown was

36+ in The Music Scene

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1969

Playboy After Dark

James Brown was

35+ in Playboy After Dark

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1969

Shindig!

James Brown was

31+ in Shindig!

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964

The Hollywood Palace

James Brown was

30+ in The Hollywood Palace

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

James Brown was

29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

James Brown was

28+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Ed Sullivan Show

James Brown was

15+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948