Jim Brown
1936-02-17 (1936)St. Simons Island, Georgia, USAActing
Biography
Jim Brown (February 17, 1936 – May 18, 2023) was an American professional football player and actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back in the NFL with Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by Sporting News as the greatest professional football player ever. He is considered to be one of the greatest American professional athletes ever. He also starred in several films, including He’s Got Game and Any Given Sunday.
Known For
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
The A-Team
TV • 1983
Arli$$
TV • 1996
The Dick Cavett Show
TV • 1968
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Knight Rider
TV • 1982
Highway to Heaven
TV • 1984
Police Story
TV • 1973
CHiPs
TV • 1977
CHiPs
TV • 1977
The Flip Wilson Show
TV • 1970
Cover Up
TV • 1984
Soul Food
TV • 2000
Small Soldiers
MOVIE • 1998
The Running Man
MOVIE • 1987