Jim Brown

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)_ (qv), followed by a strong supporting role as convict commando "Jefferson" in the terrific WWII action film _The Dirty Dozen (1967)_ (qv). He was kept busy with additional on screen appearances in other fast paced films including _Ice Station Zebra (1968)_ (qv), _100 Rifles (1969)_ (qv) and _El Condor (1970)_ (qv).Brown's popularity grew during the boom of "blaxploitation" cinema in the early 1970s portraying tough "no nonsense" characters in _Slaughter (1972)_ (qv), _Black Gunn (1972)_ (qv) and _Three the Hard Way (1974)_ (qv). 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)_ (qv) and _Knight Rider (1982)_ (qv). However, Brown then resurfaced in better quality films beginning with his role as a fiery assassin in _The Running Man (1987)_ (qv), he parodied the blaxploitation genre along with many other African-American actors in the comedy _I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)_ (qv), played an ex-heavyweight boxer in the sci-fi comedy _Mars Attacks! (1996)_ (qv) and ironically played an ex-football legend in the 'Oliver Stone' (qv) directed sports film _Any Given Sunday (1999)_ (qv).Additionally, 'Jim Brown' (qv) was a ringside commentator for the first six events of the Ultimate Fighting Championships from 1993 through to 1996. A bona fide legend in American sports and a successful actor, he continues to remain busy in front of the camera with recent appearances in various sports shows & TV productions.::[email protected]