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James Brown
Born May 3, 1933 · Barnwell, South Carolina, USA · Died Dec 25, 2006
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.
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2019
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2019
Documentary
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2019
Documentary · History
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2018
Documentary · History · TV Movie
Andy Warhol, Fluorescent
2016
Drama · Documentary
A Tale of James Brown
2016
Documentary · Music
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2014
Documentary · Music
James Brown - The Man, The Music & The Message
2014
Documentary · Music
Madam Secretary
2014
Drama · War & Politics
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
2014
Music · Documentary
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2014
Documentary · Music
The Millers
2013
Comedy
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2013
Music
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2012
Documentary · Music
The Real Rocky
2011
Documentary
Soul Power
2009
Documentary · Music
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
2009
Documentary
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
2008
Music
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
2008
Music
Pavarotti The Duets
2008
Music
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
2008
Documentary · Music
James Brown: Living in America
2007
Music
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
2007
Music
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
2006
Documentary · Music
Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party
2006
Documentary
Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer
2006
Documentary · Music
Live 8
2005
Music · Documentary
Robots
2005
Animation · Comedy · Family
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits
2005
Music · Family
James Brown: Live
2004
Music
James Brown: Body Heat
2004
Documentary · Music
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004
Music · History · Drama
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
2004
Documentary
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
Documentary · Music
James Brown - Live at Chastain Park Atlanta 1980
2003
Music
Paper Chasers
2003
Documentary
The Giants of Black Music
2003
Music
Beat the Devil
2002
Comedy · Action · Fantasy
The Tuxedo
2002
Thriller · Action · Comedy
Undercover Brother
2002
Action · Comedy
It's Black Entertainment
2002
Documentary · Music
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001
Documentary · Music
The UB40: Story of Reggae
2001
Music
WCW SuperBrawl 2000
2000
Action
James Brown: Live From The House Of Blues
1999
Music
Holy Man
1998
Drama · Comedy
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Comedy · Music
When We Were Kings
1996
Documentary
Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
1995
Documentary · Music
Duckman
1994
Animation · Comedy
RapLine
1993
Music · Documentary
James Brown Live in Berlin
1991
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The Word
1990
Talk
The Simpsons
1989
Animation · Comedy
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
1989
Music · Documentary
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul
1987
Amen
1986
Comedy · Family
Rocky IV
1985
Drama · Action
Motown Returns to the Apollo
1985
Music
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1985
Music
Miami Vice
1984
Crime · Drama
When the Music's Over
1983
Documentary · Music
Doctor Detroit
1983
Comedy
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1981
Music
The Blues Brothers
1980
Music · Comedy · Action
James Brown Soul Brother No. 1
1978
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1974
James Brown: Soul Train 1973-1974
1974
James Brown: Love Power Peace
1971
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The Phynx
1970
Comedy
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1969
Comedy
Playboy After Dark
1969
Ski Party
1965
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1964
Documentary · Music