James Brown
James Brown is credited on 9 movies and 5 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for The Simpsons, The Blues Brothers and Rocky IV.
Born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA; died December 25, 2006.
Filmography · 14 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 5, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
The Simpsons
1989 · TV show
On Hulu and Disney+
The Blues Brothers
1980 · Movie
On Netflix and YouTube TV
Rocky IV
1985 · Movie
On Paramount+ and Prime Video
Robots
2005 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Tuxedo
2002 · Movie
Free with ads on Hoopla
Blues Brothers 2000
1998 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Holy Man
1998 · Movie
On Starz
Madam Secretary
2014 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
Beat the Devil
2002 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Duckman
1994 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
Doctor Detroit
1983 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Millers
2013 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
Amen
1986 · TV show
The Phynx
1970 · Movie
About James Brown
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...
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