Quick Facts
Born:
1920-03-22
Birthplace:
Desdemona, Texas, USA
Credits:
72 Total Roles
James Brown
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Irma la Douce
Texan Customer
Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Church
A Star Is Born
Glenn Williams (uncredited)
Targets
Robert Thompson Sr.
Dallas
Det. Harry McSween
Going My Way
Ted Haines Jr.
Sands of Iwo Jima
PFC Charlie Bass
CHiPs
Executive (as James L. Brown)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Summer of Love MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Dr. Church |
| 1981 | Miracle on Ice MOVIE | Reporter #1 |
| 1979 | The Swap MOVIE | Lt. Benson |
| 1978 | Dallas TV | Det. Harry McSween |
| 1977 | CHiPs TV | Executive (as James L. Brown) |
| 1975 | Adiós Amigo MOVIE | Sheriff |
| 1975 | Mean Johnny Barrows MOVIE | Police Sergeant |
| 1975 | Whiffs MOVIE | State Trooper |
| 1971 | Powderkeg MOVIE | Sheriff Lynch |