Portrait of James Brown

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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Poster of Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2025
Poster of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2021
Poster of The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2021
Poster of Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in The Sparks Brothers as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 2021
Poster of Africa Rising
Africa Rising
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Africa Rising as 'Self - Musician (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 03 2019
Poster of The Apollo
The Apollo
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in The Apollo as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast as 'Self - Singer (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2019
Poster of 1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond
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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2018
Poster of A Tale of James Brown
A Tale of James Brown
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in A Tale of James Brown as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 2016
Poster of The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
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
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 2014
Poster of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Finding the Funk
Finding the Funk
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Finding the Funk as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 2013
Poster of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of The Real Rocky
The Real Rocky
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in The Real Rocky as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Soul Power
Soul Power
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Soul Power as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2008
Poster of James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2008
Poster of Pavarotti The Duets
Pavarotti The Duets
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Pavarotti The Duets as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2008
Poster of James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 2008
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
James Brown was 73 in George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2006
Poster of Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
James Brown was 72 in Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of Live 8
Live 8
James Brown was 72 in Live 8 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Robots
Robots
James Brown was 71 in Robots as 'Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of James Brown: Live
James Brown: Live
James Brown was 71 in James Brown: Live as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of James Brown: Body Heat
James Brown: Body Heat
James Brown was 71 in James Brown: Body Heat as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 2004
Poster of Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
James Brown was 70 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown was 70 in James Brown: Soul Survivor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Paper Chasers
Paper Chasers
James Brown was 70 in Paper Chasers
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2003
Poster of The Giants of Black Music
The Giants of Black Music
James Brown was 69 in The Giants of Black Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 2003
Poster of Beat the Devil
Beat the Devil
James Brown was 69 in Beat the Devil as 'Mr. James Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of The Tuxedo
The Tuxedo
James Brown was 69 in The Tuxedo as 'James Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Undercover Brother
Undercover Brother
James Brown was 69 in Undercover Brother as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
James Brown was 68 in It's Black Entertainment as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
James Brown was 68 in Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2001
Poster of The UB40: Story of Reggae
The UB40: Story of Reggae
James Brown was 68 in The UB40: Story of Reggae as 'Drummer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues
James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues
James Brown was 65 in James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1999
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
James Brown was 64 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'Cleophus James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
James Brown was 63 in When We Were Kings as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
James Brown was 61 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
James Brown was 61 in Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of RapLine
RapLine
James Brown was 60 in RapLine as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of James Brown Live in Berlin
James Brown Live in Berlin
James Brown was 57 in James Brown Live in Berlin
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of The Lost James Brown Tapes
The Lost James Brown Tapes
James Brown was 57 in The Lost James Brown Tapes as 'Vocals'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
James Brown was 55 in Legends of Rock 'n' Roll as 'James Brown'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
James Brown was 53 in James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Rocky IV
Rocky IV
James Brown was 52 in Rocky IV as 'The Godfather of Soul'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1985
Poster of James Brown - Live At Chastain Park
James Brown - Live At Chastain Park
James Brown was 51 in James Brown - Live At Chastain Park as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of When the Music's Over
When the Music's Over
James Brown was 50 in When the Music's Over as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 1983
Poster of Doctor Detroit
Doctor Detroit
James Brown was 50 in Doctor Detroit as 'Bandleader'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1983
Poster of James Brown: Live at Montreux
James Brown: Live at Montreux
James Brown was 48 in James Brown: Live at Montreux as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1981
Poster of The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers
James Brown was 47 in The Blues Brothers as 'Cleophus James'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 16 1980
Poster of James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
James Brown was 44 in James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
James Brown was 41 in The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1974
Poster of James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974
James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974
James Brown was 40 in James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of James Brown: Love Power Peace
James Brown: Love Power Peace
James Brown was 37 in James Brown: Love Power Peace as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1971
Poster of The Phynx
The Phynx
James Brown was 36 in The Phynx as 'James Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1970
Poster of Ski Party
Ski Party
James Brown was 32 in Ski Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1965
Poster of The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
James Brown was 31 in The T.A.M.I. Show as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1964

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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 James Brown: Say It Loud
James Brown: Say It Loud
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in James Brown: Say It Loud as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of 70 Years of Youth Revolt
70 Years of Youth Revolt
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in 70 Years of Youth Revolt as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Les Fous du Funk
Les Fous du Funk
James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Les Fous du Funk as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Web Junk 20
Web Junk 20
James Brown was 72+ in Web Junk 20
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
James Brown was 72+ in Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2005
Poster of The Hire
The Hire
James Brown was 67+ in The Hire as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 26 2001
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
James Brown was 66+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of The View
The View
James Brown was 64+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of TFI Friday
TFI Friday
James Brown was 62+ in TFI Friday as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
James Brown was 61+ in New York Undercover as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
James Brown was 60+ in Duckman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
James Brown was 58+ in Charlie Rose as 'Self (Archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
James Brown was 56+ in The Simpsons as 'James Brown (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
James Brown was 55+ in Yo! MTV Raps as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988
Poster of Amen
Amen
James Brown was 53+ in Amen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Throb
Throb
James Brown was 53+ in Throb
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
James Brown was 51+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
James Brown was 45+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
James Brown was 37+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Music Scene
The Music Scene
James Brown was 36+ in The Music Scene
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1969
Poster of Playboy After Dark
Playboy After Dark
James Brown was 35+ in Playboy After Dark
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
James Brown was 31+ in Shindig! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
James Brown was 30+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
James Brown was 29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
James Brown was 28+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
James Brown was 15+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948