- Probably best known for his role as "Lt. Rip Masters" on the popular 1950s TV series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954). He also got some widespread recognition later in his career for his recurring role as J.R. Ewing's corrupt cop Harry McSween on the prime time series Dallas (1978).
- After he retired from acting, he ran a very successful athletic-equipment firm.
- Most often cast in military roles or as a law enforcement officer.
- Probably not a coincidence that IN the early 1960s, when soul musician James Brown became famous, that this James Brown (who had been around 20 years earlier) stopped using his full name James Brown and went by James L. Brown.
- Sometimes billed as J.B. Brown, James Bowen Brown, James L. Brown, Jim L. Brown, Jimmy Brown and Jim Brown, There are twelve other James and Jim Brown's listed in the Hollywood film business.
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