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Jim Brown Biography

Birth Name:James Nathaniel Brown

Birth Place:St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 1998, he helped found the Ameri-I-Can organization to help promote the improvement in the quality of life for individuals who lack personal development skills
  • In 1971, he was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame
  • While in college, he was a member of the Pigskin Club of Washington, D․C․ National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll
  • Earned a football scholarship to attend Syracuse University
  • Is primarily known for taking on the role of tough, determined characters
  • Is the first person to be inducted into three sports Hall of Fames
  • Throughout his entire career as an NFL player, he never missed a game

Awards

  • 1968Golden Laurel-Male Supporting Performance: nominated
  • 1970Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 1997MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated