Jim brown bio biography

1936-2023

Who Was Jim Brown?

Jim Brown was a former All-American athlete who played for the Cleveland Browns as a star running back, setting records and earning election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He retired in 1966 to pursue an acting career, landing roles in films like The Dirty Dozen, Ice Station Zebra, and Kenner. He was also a prominent civil rights figure during the 1960s and dedicated to Black business empowerment.

He died in May 2023 at age 87.

Quick Facts

FULL NAME: James Nathaniel Brown
BORN: February 17, 1936
DIED: May 18, 2023
BIRTHPLACE: St. Simons Island, Georgia
SPOUSES: Sue Brown (1959-1972) and Monique Brown (1997-2013)
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius

Early Years and Education

Born on February 17, 1936, on St.

Simons Island, off the southern coast of Georgia, James Nathaniel Brown experienced a childhood shaped by struggle. He was just two weeks old when his father abandoned the family. His mother soon departed from his life as well, Monique Brown - Biography - IMDb TUFEW