James Brown
Acting Born May 3, 1933 Died Dec 25, 2006 Barnwell, South Carolina, USA 111 credits
Biography
James Brown works in acting. Born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. Died December 25, 2006. Archytele tracks 111 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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The Godfather of SoulThe Godfather of Soul · Compositor
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
James Brown: Say It Loud
Death by FameSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingWoodstock 99: Peace, Love, and RageBest of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
70 Years of Youth RevoltThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The ApolloNice Girls Don't Stay for BreakfastAfrica Rising
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond
A Tale of James Brown
Les Fous du Funk
Madam SecretaryGet On Up · SongsMr. Dynamite: The Rise of James BrownFinding the FunkThe Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
The MillersFathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
The Real Rocky
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in AmericaSoul Power
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved BostonJames Brown Live At The Apollo '68Pavarotti The DuetsJames Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977James Brown: Living in America
Web Junk 20Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup PartyFrankie Laine: An American DreamerGeorge Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
RobotsLive 8Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular MusicRock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits
James Brown: Body HeatCasey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul YearsTV in Black: The First Fifty YearsJames Brown: Live
James Brown: Soul SurvivorThe Giants of Black MusicJames Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980Paper Chasers
The TuxedoUndercover BrotherIt's Black EntertainmentBeat the Devil
The HireThe UB40: Story of ReggaeRhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Where Are They Now?James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues
Blues Brothers 2000Holy Man
The View
TFI FridayWhen We Were Kings
Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
DuckmanNew York Undercover
Full Filmography
111 titles- The Godfather of Soul (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- The Godfather of Soul (2026) Compositor
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown: Say It Loud (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Death by Fame (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go! (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- 70 Years of Youth Revolt (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020) as (archive footage)
- The Apollo (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Singer (archive footage)
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- 1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- A Tale of James Brown (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Les Fous du Funk (2015) as Self
- Madam Secretary (2014) as James Brown
- Get On Up (2014) Songs
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Finding the Funk (2014) as Self
- The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove (2014)
- James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message (2014) as Self
- The Millers (2013) as James Brown
- Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- The Real Rocky (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009) as Self
- Soul Power (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown Live At The Apollo '68 (2008) as Self
- Pavarotti The Duets (2008) as Self
- James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968 (2008) as Self
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977 (2007)
- James Brown: Living in America (2007)
- Web Junk 20 (2006)
- Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party (2006) as Self
- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Robots (2005) as Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005) as Self
- Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits (2005) as Self (archive)
- James Brown: Body Heat (2004) as Self
- Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- James Brown: Live (2004) as Self
- James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003) as Self
- The Giants of Black Music (2003) as Self
- James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980 (2003)
- Paper Chasers (2003)
- The Tuxedo (2002) as James Brown
- Undercover Brother (2002) as Self
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Beat the Devil (2002) as Mr. James Brown
- The Hire (2001) as Self
- The UB40: Story of Reggae (2001) as Drummer
- Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) as Self
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues (1999) as Self
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) as Cleophus James
- Holy Man (1998) as James Brown
- The View (1997) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996) as Self
- When We Were Kings (1996) as Self
- Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends (1995) as Self
- Duckman (1994) as Hostage Negotiator (voice)
- New York Undercover (1994) as Self
- RapLine (1993) as Self
- Black Women, Sexual Politics and the Revolution (1992) Songs
- James Brown Live in Berlin (1991)
- The Lost James Brown Tapes (1991) as Vocals
- The Word (1990)
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) Songs
- The Simpsons (1989) as James Brown (voice)
- Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989) as James Brown
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987) as Self
- Amen (1986)
- Throb (1986)
- Rocky IV (1985) as The Godfather of Soul
- James Brown - Live At Chastain Park (1985) as Himself
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lou De Long
- Doctor Detroit (1983) as Bandleader
- When the Music's Over (1983) as Self
- James Brown: Live at Montreux (1981) as Self
- Walk Out (1981) Music
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Cleophus James
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- James Brown Soul Brother No. 1 (1978)
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974) as Self
- James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974 (1974) as Self
- Black Caesar (1973) Original Music Composer
- Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) Original Music Composer
- James Brown: Love Power Peace (1971) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Phynx (1970) as James Brown
- Playboy After Dark (1969)
- The Music Scene (1969)
- Ski Party (1965) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Future Shock Creator
- Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer as Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Brown best known for?
James Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Madam Secretary (2014), Get On Up (2014), The Millers (2013), Robots (2005).
When and where was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. They passed away on December 25, 2006.
How many credits does James Brown have?
James Brown has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is James Brown's background in cinema and television?
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 h...