Where to watch James Brown in the UK

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James Brown (March 22, 1920 - April 11, 1992) was an American film and TV actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. In 1976, he hosted a revival of Rin Tin Tin reruns, which extended until the 1980s.

Acting
Born 22 March 1920
Died 11 April 1992 (age 72)
Desdemona, Texas, USA
71 credits

James Brown films streaming in the UK

Most-watched films featuring James Brown, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.

as Glenn Williams (uncredited)

as Robert Thompson Sr.

James Brown TV shows streaming in the UK

Selected TV credits featuring James Brown.

Dallas

1978 · ★ 6.9

as Det. Harry McSween

Murder, She Wrote

1984 · ★ 7.5

as Dr. Church

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962 · ★ 7.9

as Prison Guard

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957 · ★ 7.3

as Andrews - Ranch Foreman

The Virginian

1962 · ★ 6.5

as Mark Fallon

Adventures of Superman

1952 · ★ 6.7

as Jim Carson

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Executive (as James L. Brown)

Honey West

1965 · ★ 7.2

as Buster Macon

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

1954 · ★ 7.0

as Lt. Rip Masters

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951 · ★ 7.2

Cast

Full filmography

Every credit ScreenSearch indexes for James Brown, ranked by popularity. Click any title for UK streaming, rent and buy options.

Dallas (1978) as Det. Harry McSween
Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Church
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Prison Guard
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Andrews - Ranch Foreman
The Virginian (1962) as Mark Fallon
Adventures of Superman (1952) as Jim Carson
The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Andy Clinton
CHiPs (1977) as Executive (as James L. Brown)
Honey West (1965) as Buster Macon
Adiós Amigo (1975) as Sheriff
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Lt. Rip Masters
A Star Is Born (1954) as Glenn Williams (uncredited)
Irma la Douce (1963) as Texan Customer
Powderkeg (1971) as Sheriff Lynch
Chain Lightning (1950) as Maj. Hinkle
Missing Women (1951) as Sgt. Mike Pernell
Targets (1968) as Robert Thompson Sr.
Going My Way (1944) as Ted Haines Jr.
Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) as PFC Charlie Bass
Jet Pilot (1957) Cast
Hazard House (1954) as Jim
Town Tamer (1965) as Davis
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) Cast
Objective, Burma! (1945) as SSgt. Treacy
Air Force (1943) as Pilot Tex Rader
Springfield Rifle (1952) as Pvt. Ferguson (uncredited)
Thunder Over the Plains (1953) as Conrad
Wake Island (1942) as Wounded Marine (uncredited)
Gun Fight (1961) as Wayne Santley
The Fireball (1950) as Allen
Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) as Police Sergeant
Space Probe Taurus (1965) as Col. Hank Stevens
Young and Willing (1943) as Tony Dennison
Miracle on Ice (1981) as Reporter #1
The Swap (1979) as Lt. Benson
Montana (1950) as Tex Coyne
The Charge at Feather River (1953) as Pvt. Connors
The Forest Rangers (1942) as George Tracy
Brimstone (1949) as Bud Courteen
Black Spurs (1965) as Sheriff

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Most-watched James Brown films currently: Adiós Amigo (1975), A Star Is Born (1954), Irma la Douce (1963), Powderkeg (1971), Chain Lightning (1950).

What TV shows has James Brown appeared in?

Selected TV credits: Dallas (1978), Murder, She Wrote (1984), The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), Have Gun, Will Travel (1957), The Virginian (1962).

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