The Tuxedo2002
As James Brown
TMDb 5.7 / 10
James Brown
Born
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.
Filmography (75)
Robots2005
As Diesel (archive footage) (uncredited)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Rocky IV1985
As The Godfather of Soul
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Blues Brothers1980
As Cleophus James
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Undercover Brother2002
As Self
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues2022
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Blues Brothers 20001998
As Cleophus James
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Holy Man1998
As James Brown
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault2020
As (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan2023
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
When We Were Kings1996
As Self
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage2021
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party2006
As Self
Beat the Devil2002
As Mr. James Brown
TMDb 7.1 / 10
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston2008
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Apollo2019
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Doctor Detroit1983
As Bandleader
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Live 82005
As Self
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music2025
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.7 / 10
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years2004
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Motown Returns to the Apollo1985
Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends1995
As Self
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’2012
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Real Rocky2011
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast2019
As Self - Singer (archive footage)
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Soul Power2009
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
James Brown: Live at Montreux1981
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Africa Rising2019
As Self - Musician (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Soulmates
Soulmates1997
As Self
TMDb 9.0 / 10
The Phynx1970
As James Brown
TMDb 3.6 / 10
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!2021
As Self (archive footage)
Ski Party1965
As Self
TMDb 6.0 / 10
1968: A Year of War, Turmoil and Beyond2018
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
James Brown: Soul Survivor2003
As Self
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent2016
As (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America2009
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll1989
As James Brown
TMDb 9.0 / 10
It's Black Entertainment2002
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York2021
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 19741974
As Self
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day2013
As Self (archive footage)
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer2006
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.0 / 10
James Brown: Body Heat2004
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
When the Music's Over1983
As Self
James Brown Live At The Apollo '682008
As Self
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown2014
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
The T.A.M.I. Show1964
As Self
TMDb 7.9 / 10
A Tale of James Brown2016
As Self (archive footage)
Pavarotti The Duets2008
As Self
The Giants of Black Music2003
As Self
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message2014
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years2004
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 9.8 / 10
Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer
Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul ShafferRelease date TBA
As Self (archive footage)
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits2005
As Self (archive)
The UB40: Story of Reggae2001
As Drummer
Paper Chasers2003
TMDb 7.0 / 10
RapLine1993
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
James Brown: Love Power Peace1971
As Self
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove2014
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 19772007
TMDb 7.0 / 10
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein2006
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Finding the Funk2014
As Self
TMDb 7.2 / 10
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul1987
As Self
James Brown Soul Brother No. 11978
TMDb 8.0 / 10
James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues1999
As Self
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular2001
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
James Brown: Living in America2007
James Brown: Soul Train 1973-19741974
As Self
James Brown - Live At Chastain Park1985
As Himself
TMDb 5.5 / 10
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 19682008
As Self
TMDb 4.0 / 10
James Brown Live in Berlin1991
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Godfather of Soul2026
As Self (archive footage)
James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 19802003
James Brown: Live2004
As Self
The Lost James Brown Tapes
The Lost James Brown Tapes1991
As Vocals
Filmography and biography: TMDb