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Jim Brown

Bio: Jim Brown was an American former professional football player who also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965
Born: Mon, Feb 17 1936
Birthplace: St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA

Death: Thu, May 18 2023
Jim Brown is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Jim Brown was 86 in Say Hey, Willie Mays! as 'Self (archive video)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 2022
Poster of Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story
Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story
Jim Brown was 83 in Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2020
Poster of The Black Godfather
The Black Godfather
Jim Brown was 83 in The Black Godfather as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Jim Brown was 82 in ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2019
Poster of Foreman
Foreman
Jim Brown was 81 in Foreman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2017
Poster of Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy
Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy
Jim Brown was 80 in Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 2016
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Jim Brown was 80 in O.J.: Made in America as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Believeland
Believeland
Jim Brown was 80 in Believeland
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 2016
Poster of Jim Brown's Amer-I-Can Dream
Jim Brown's Amer-I-Can Dream
Jim Brown was 80 in Jim Brown's Amer-I-Can Dream
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of I Am Ali
I Am Ali
Jim Brown was 78 in I Am Ali as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Draft Day
Draft Day
Jim Brown was 78 in Draft Day as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Glickman
Glickman
Jim Brown was 77 in Glickman as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 2013
Poster of Run Ricky Run
Run Ricky Run
Jim Brown was 74 in Run Ricky Run as 'himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 2010
Poster of Crips and Bloods: Made in America
Crips and Bloods: Made in America
Jim Brown was 73 in Crips and Bloods: Made in America as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 2009
Poster of The Black Candle
The Black Candle
Jim Brown was 72 in The Black Candle as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Operation Dirty Dozen
Operation Dirty Dozen
Jim Brown was 69 in Operation Dirty Dozen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'
Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'
Jim Brown was 69 in Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Animal
Animal
Jim Brown was 69 in Animal as 'Berwell'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted
Jim Brown was 68 in Macked, Hammered, Slaughtered and Shafted as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 2004
Poster of Sucker Free City
Sucker Free City
Jim Brown was 68 in Sucker Free City as 'Don Strickland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 2004
Poster of She Hate Me
She Hate Me
Jim Brown was 68 in She Hate Me as 'Geronimo Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali
The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali
Jim Brown was 67 in The Last Round: Chuvalo vs. Ali as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 2003
Poster of On the Edge
On the Edge
Jim Brown was 66 in On the Edge as 'Chad Grant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of BaadAsssss Cinema
BaadAsssss Cinema
Jim Brown was 66 in BaadAsssss Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 2002
Poster of Jim Brown: All-American
Jim Brown: All-American
Jim Brown was 66 in Jim Brown: All-American as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of A Huey P. Newton Story
A Huey P. Newton Story
Jim Brown was 65 in A Huey P. Newton Story as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
Jim Brown was 64 in Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
Jim Brown was 63 in Any Given Sunday as 'Montezuma Monroe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers
Jim Brown was 62 in Small Soldiers as 'Butch Meathook (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of He Got Game
He Got Game
Jim Brown was 62 in He Got Game as 'Spivey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Jim Brown was 60 in Mars Attacks! as 'Byron Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Original Gangstas
Original Gangstas
Jim Brown was 60 in Original Gangstas as 'Jake Trevor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Jim Brown was 59 in The Journey of the African-American Athlete as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of The Divine Enforcer
The Divine Enforcer
Jim Brown was 56 in The Divine Enforcer as 'King'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1992
Poster of The Record Breakers
The Record Breakers
Jim Brown was 54 in The Record Breakers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
Jim Brown was 54 in Hammer, Slammer, & Slade as 'Slammer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1990
Poster of Twisted Justice
Twisted Justice
Jim Brown was 54 in Twisted Justice as 'Morris'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1990
Poster of Crack House
Crack House
Jim Brown was 53 in Crack House as 'Steadman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of L.A. Heat
L.A. Heat
Jim Brown was 53 in L.A. Heat as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1989
Poster of Killing American Style
Killing American Style
Jim Brown was 52 in Killing American Style as 'Lt. Sunset'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Jim Brown was 52 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Slammer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Jim Brown was 51 in The Running Man as 'Fireball'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Black Orient Express
Black Orient Express
Jim Brown was 48 in Black Orient Express
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Black Hollywood
Black Hollywood
Jim Brown was 48 in Black Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1984
Poster of One Down, Two to Go
One Down, Two to Go
Jim Brown was 46 in One Down, Two to Go as 'J'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Jim Brown was 43 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of Pacific Inferno
Pacific Inferno
Jim Brown was 43 in Pacific Inferno as 'Clyde'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1979
Poster of Fingers
Fingers
Jim Brown was 42 in Fingers as 'Dreems'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1978
Poster of Kid Vengeance
Kid Vengeance
Jim Brown was 40 in Kid Vengeance as 'Isaac'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1976
Poster of Take a Hard Ride
Take a Hard Ride
Jim Brown was 39 in Take a Hard Ride as 'Pike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1975
Poster of The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
Jim Brown was 38 in The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali as 'Commentator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1974
Poster of Three the Hard Way
Three the Hard Way
Jim Brown was 38 in Three the Hard Way as 'Jimmy Lait'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1974
Poster of The Slams
The Slams
Jim Brown was 37 in The Slams as 'Curtis X. Hook'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1973
Poster of I Escaped from Devil's Island
I Escaped from Devil's Island
Jim Brown was 37 in I Escaped from Devil's Island as 'Le Bras'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Slaughter's Big Rip Off
Slaughter's Big Rip Off
Jim Brown was 37 in Slaughter's Big Rip Off as 'Slaughter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1973
Poster of Black Gunn
Black Gunn
Jim Brown was 36 in Black Gunn as 'Gunn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1972
Poster of Slaughter
Slaughter
Jim Brown was 36 in Slaughter as 'Slaughter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1972
Poster of El Condor
El Condor
Jim Brown was 34 in El Condor as 'Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1970
Poster of The Grasshopper
The Grasshopper
Jim Brown was 34 in The Grasshopper as 'Tommy Marcott'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1970
Poster of Tick... Tick... Tick...
Tick... Tick... Tick...
Jim Brown was 33 in Tick... Tick... Tick... as 'Jimmy Price'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of 100 Rifles
100 Rifles
Jim Brown was 33 in 100 Rifles as 'Lydecker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1969
Poster of Riot
Riot
Jim Brown was 32 in Riot as 'Cully Briston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1969
Poster of The Split
The Split
Jim Brown was 32 in The Split as 'McClain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Ice Station Zebra
Ice Station Zebra
Jim Brown was 32 in Ice Station Zebra as 'Capt. Leslie Anders'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1968
Poster of Dark of the Sun
Dark of the Sun
Jim Brown was 31 in Dark of the Sun as 'Ruffo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1968
Poster of Kenner
Kenner
Jim Brown was 31 in Kenner
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Jim Brown was 31 in Tonite Let's All Make Love in London as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1967
Poster of The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen
Jim Brown was 31 in The Dirty Dozen as 'Robert Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1967
Poster of The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
Jim Brown was 30 in The Fortune Cookie as 'Running Back - Number 32 (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Rio Conchos
Rio Conchos
Jim Brown was 28 in Rio Conchos as 'Sgt. Franklyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1964
Poster of New Jersey Turnpikes
New Jersey Turnpikes
Jim Brown will be 87+ in New Jersey Turnpikes
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bill Russell: Legend
Bill Russell: Legend
Jim Brown was 86+ in Bill Russell: Legend as 'Self - NFL Legend & Activist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
Jim Brown was 82+ in Shut Up and Dribble as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
Jim Brown was 80+ in O.J.: Made in America as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 2016
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Jim Brown was 64+ in Soul Food as 'Willie White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Good Sports
Good Sports
Jim Brown was 54+ in Good Sports as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1991
Poster of Lady Blue
Lady Blue
Jim Brown was 49+ in Lady Blue as 'Stoker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1985
Poster of Cover Up
Cover Up
Jim Brown was 48+ in Cover Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Jim Brown was 48+ in Highway to Heaven as 'Warren Brille'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Jim Brown was 46+ in The A-Team as 'Steamroller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Jim Brown was 46+ in Knight Rider as 'C.J. Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Jim Brown was 46+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Frank Barnett, Detective Jim Cody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Jim Brown was 41+ in CHiPs as 'Parkdale H.S. Shop Teacher John Casey, Romo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Jim Brown was 37+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Jim Brown was 34+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
Jim Brown was 32+ in The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Jim Brown was 32+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jim Brown was 26+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Jim Brown was 25+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The NFL on CBS
The NFL on CBS
Jim Brown was 20+ in The NFL on CBS as 'Self - Cleveland Browns Fullback'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1956