James Brown
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 22, 1920 in Desdemona, Texas, USA
- Died
- April 11, 1992 (aged 72)
- Active Years
- 1942–1984 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 72 credits in database
Biography
James Edward Brown was an American film and television actor. He was born on March 22, 1920, in Desdemona, Texas, United States. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Ripley Rip Masters in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Additionally, he hosted a revival of Rin Tin Tin reruns in 1976 that extended until the 1980s. He had 71 known acting credits on the Movie Database. He died on April 11, 1992, at the age of 72. His alternative names include Jim L. Brown Jam.
Career overview
James Edward Brown was an American film and television actor. Born on March 22, 1920, in Desdemona, Texas, United States, he established a career that encompassed acting credits across both film and television. During his life, he became best known for his role as Lieutenant Ripley Rip Masters in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. In 1976, he also hosted a revival of Rin Tin Tin reruns, an endeavor that extended until the 1980s.
Throughout his professional life, Brown accumulated numerous acting credits, totaling 71 known credits on the Movie Database. His acting work primarily spanned American cinema and television productions, establishing his presence as a recognizable television and film actor of his era.
James Brown passed away on April 11, 1992, at the age of 72. His legacy remains tied to his contributions to film and television acting, particularly his prominent association with The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin and its subsequent revival in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- The Summer of Love (2017)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Church
- Miracle on Ice (1981) as Reporter #1
- The Swap (1979) as Lt. Benson
- Dallas (1978) as Det. Harry McSween
- CHiPs (1977) as Executive (as James L. Brown)
- Adiós Amigo (1975) as Sheriff
- Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) as Police Sergeant
- Whiffs (1975) as State Trooper
- Powderkeg (1971) as Sheriff Lynch
- Targets (1968) as Robert Thompson Sr.
- Honey West (1965) as Buster Macon
- Town Tamer (1965) as Davis
- Black Spurs (1965) as Sheriff
- Space Probe Taurus (1965) as Col. Hank Stevens
- Irma la Douce (1963) as Texan Customer
- The Ceremony (1963) as Gendarme
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Prison Guard
- The Virginian (1962) as Mark Fallon
- The Virginian (1962) as Lou Sebastian
- Gun Fight (1961) as Wayne Santley
- Five Guns to Tombstone (1961) as Billy Wade
- When the Clock Strikes (1961) as Sam Morgan
- Wings of Chance (1961) as Steve Kirby
- Gun Street (1961) as Sheriff Chuck Morton
- 20,000 Eyes (1961) as Jerry Manning
- Police Dog Story (1961) as Norm Edwards
- Inside the Mafia (1959) as Capt. Doug Blair
- The Challenge of Rin Tin Tin (1958) as Lt. Ripley 'Rip' Masters
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Andrews - Ranch Foreman
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Lt. Rip Masters
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Andy Clinton
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Glenn Williams (uncredited)
- Hazard House (1954) as Jim
- The Man Behind The Gun (1953) as Lt. Catliff (uncredited)
- Thunder Over the Plains (1953) as Conrad
- The Charge at Feather River (1953) as Pvt. Connors
- Woman They Almost Lynched (1953) as Frank James
- Crazylegs (1953) as Bill
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Jim Carson
- Springfield Rifle (1952) as Pvt. Ferguson (uncredited)
- The Pride of St. Louis (1952) as Moose
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Lt. Fox
- Missing Women (1951) as Sgt. Mike Pernell
- The Wild Blue Yonder (1951) as Sgt. Pop Davis
- The Groom Wore Spurs (1951) as Steve Hall
- The Sea Hornet (1951) as Pete Hunter
- Father Takes the Air (1951) as Bob
- Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) as PFC Charlie Bass
- Chain Lightning (1950) as Maj. Hinkle
- Montana (1950) as Tex Coyne
- Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) as Officer Haynes (uncredited)
- The Fireball (1950) as Allen
- Brimstone (1949) as Bud Courteen
- Anna Lucasta (1949) as Buster
- The Younger Brothers (1949) as Bob Younger
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949) as Tony Cresnovich
- The Gallant Legion (1948) as Tom Banner
- The Fabulous Texan (1947) as Shep Clayton
- The Big Fix (1947) as Ken Williams
- Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946) as Avery Moore
- Objective, Burma! (1945) as SSgt. Treacy
- Going My Way (1944) as Ted Haines Jr.
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) as Avery Moore
- Reward Unlimited (1944) as Paul
- Air Force (1943) as Pilot Tex Rader
- Young and Willing (1943) as Tony Dennison
- Corvette K-225 (1943) as Lt. Paul Cartwright
- The Good Fellows (1943) as Tom Drayton
- Wake Island (1942) as Wounded Marine (uncredited)
- The Forest Rangers (1942) as George Tracy
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 The Summer of Love (2017), Murder, She Wrote (1984), The Swap (1979), Dallas (1978).
When and where was James Brown born?
James Brown was born on March 22, 1920 in Desdemona, Texas, USA. They passed away on April 11, 1992.
How many credits does James Brown have?
James Brown has 72 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1942 and 1984.
What is James Brown's background in cinema and television?
James Edward Brown was an American film and television actor. He was born on March 22, 1920, in Desdemona, Texas, United States. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Ripley Rip Masters in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Additionally, he hosted a revival of Rin Tin Tin reruns in 1976 that extended until the 1980s....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Andy Clinton — aged about 34
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Prison Guard — aged about 42
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Church — aged about 64
- Irma la Douce (1963) as Texan Customer — aged about 43
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Andrews - Ranch Foreman — aged about 37
- The Summer of Love (2017) — aged about 97
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