Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Brown is an American actor, producer, director, and former professional football player. He is best known for his role in the 1966 film The Dirty Dozen and for his nine-year career as a running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).
Brown was born on February 17, 1936, in St. Simons Island, Georgia. He attended Manhasset Secondary School in Manhasset, New York, and Syracuse University, where he was an All-American running back. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1957 and played for them until 1965. During his nine-year NFL career, he was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1965.
Brown retired from football in 1966 and began a successful acting career. He starred in several films, including The Dirty Dozen, Ice Station Zebra, and Any Given Sunday. He also appeared in television shows such as The A-Team and The Fall Guy.
Brown has been married twice and has four children. He is estimated to have a net worth of $50 million.
| Popular As |
James Nathaniel Brown |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,director |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
17 February 1936 |
| Birthday |
17 February |
| Birthplace |
St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 87 years old group.
Jim Brown Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Jim Brown height
is 6' 2½" (1.89 m) .
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6' 2½" (1.89 m) |
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Who Is Jim Brown's Wife?
His wife is Monique Brown (1997 - present) ( 2 children), Sue Jones (June 1958 - 1972) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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| Wife |
Monique Brown (1997 - present) ( 2 children), Sue Jones (June 1958 - 1972) ( divorced) ( 3 children) |
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Jim Brown Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jim Brown worth at the age of 87 years old? Jim Brown’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jim Brown's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Rio Conchos (1964) | $37,000 |
| 100 Rifles (1969) | $200,000 |
Jim Brown Social Network
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Timeline
Ranks 17th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (2,359).
Ranks 8th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (12,312).
Ranks 4th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (106).
However, Brown then resurfaced in better quality films beginning with his role as a fiery assassin in The Running Man (1987), he parodied the blaxploitation genre along with many other African-American actors in the comedy I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), played an ex-heavyweight boxer in the sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks! (1996) and ironically played an ex-football legend in the Oliver Stone directed sports film Any Given Sunday (1999).
The July 30, 1986, edition of Variety, in the New Film Starts section, announced that the film "Slamdunk" started filming in Los Angeles on June 2, 1986, director Jim Brown, cast Jim Brown, Vonetta McGee, and Beverly Todd. Producer and writer was Booker Griffin. No evidence the film was ever completed or released.
In 1984 both Walter Payton and Franco Harris stood to break his NFL record of career rushing yards. Brown vowed to come back and play after 19 years of retirement if Harris broke the record because he didn't like the fact that Harris often ran out of bounds instead of fighting for every yard he could get.
Was a great Lacrosse player for Syracuse University. He was also inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, in 1983.
Posed for a nude centerfold in the September 1974 issue of Playgirl Magazine.
Brown's popularity grew during the boom of "blaxploitation" cinema in the early 1970s portraying tough "no nonsense" characters in Slaughter (1972), Black Gunn (1972) and Three the Hard Way (1974).
His on-screen work in the latter part of the 1970s and 1980s was primarily centered around guest spots on popular TV shows such as CHiPs (1977) and Knight Rider (1982).
Brown starred in 100 Rifles (1969), with Burt Reynolds which featured one of the first interracial love scenes in film (with Raquel Welch).
He was kept busy with additional on screen appearances in other fast paced films including Ice Station Zebra (1968), 100 Rifles (1969) and El Condor (1970).
Even though, he had retired from the NFL after the 1965 Season, he remained on the Reserve/Retired List of the Cleveland Browns until 1975.
Often mentioned as the greatest player in NFL history, this ruggedly handsome African American fullback for the Cleveland Browns first appeared on movie screens in the western Rio Conchos (1964), followed by a strong supporting role as convict commando "Jefferson" in the terrific WWII action film The Dirty Dozen (1967).
First Cleveland Browns player to rush for 1,000 yards (1,527 in 1958).
Played fullback for the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, 1957-1965. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1971.
Ranks 2nd on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (5.219).
