Among Jim Brown's many accomplishments, which include being a civil rights activist and a three-time NFL MVP, he was also a talented actor who had more than 50 acting credits under his belt over the course of several decades. Though Brown's time in the NFL was arguably short, the fullback is highly regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time and one of the greatest players in NFL history, per a profile of Brown by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brown had an impressive few years at Syracuse University before being drafted as the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 1957 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. With the Browns, the NFL star earned multiple accolades, including three MVP awards, one Rookie of the Year award, and nine Pro Bowl appearances. At the peak of his career, Brown left the league to pursue acting, and he landed his first role in "Rio Conchos" in 1964. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Brown was a leading man in several action flicks and guest starred on shows like "Knight Rider" and "The A-Team."
Notable Works: "The Dirty Dozen," "Riot," "100 Rifles," "Mars Attacks!" "Any Given Sunday"
