Jim Brown

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.

Jim Brown is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes NFL Icons (2021), Small Soldiers (1998), Mars Attacks! (1996), Original Gangstas (1996), The Running Man (1987), The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali (1974), I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973), Slaughter (1972).

The recorded credits span 1961 to 2023, including 15 movies and 20 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.