Overview

Know for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
03 May, 1933 (91 years old)

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.

Known For

James Brown: Say It Loud
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2024

James Brown: Say It Loud

Documentary
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
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115 min 2014

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Music
Finding the Funk
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78 min 2014

Finding the Funk

Documentary
Soul Power
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93 min 2009

Soul Power

Documentary
James Brown: Body Heat
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60 min 2004

James Brown: Body Heat

Documentary
Beat the Devil
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10 min 2002

Beat the Devil

Comedy

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