James Brown
Actor · Original Music Composer · Songs · Music
Born May 3, 1933 · Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Active 1969–2006 · 5′6″ (168 cm) · Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honors, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, MOJO Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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.
Filmography
The Simpsons (1989) — James Brown (voice)The Blues Brothers (1980) — Cleophus JamesRocky IV (1985) — The Godfather of SoulJacob's Ladder (1990) — SongsMiami Vice (1984) — Lou De LongThe Tuxedo (2002) — James BrownGet On Up (2014) — SongsMadam Secretary (2014) — James BrownBlues Brothers 2000 (1998) — Cleophus JamesBeat the Devil (2002) — Mr. James BrownDuckman (1994) — Hostage Negotiator (voice)Holy Man (1998) — James BrownBlack Caesar (1973) — Original Music ComposerThe Millers (2013) — James BrownAmen (1986)Doctor Detroit (1983) — BandleaderLegends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989) — James BrownThe Music Scene (1969)James Brown Soul Brother No. 1 (1978)Paper Chasers (2003)James Brown Live in Berlin (1991)The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove (2014)The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977 (2007)Throb (1986)