James Anthony Brown (born November 16, 1945) is an American comedian, actor and radio personality.
Brown started his career in Atlanta, Georgia, after relocating there from his home in South Carolina.
Having attended Denmark Technical College, an HBCU in Denmark, South Carolina, Brown was a tailor by trade and aspired to be a clothing designer before putting together a comedy routine after entering a local 'gong show' contest in a local nightclub, Mr. V's Figure Eight in Atlanta, Georgia.
He has performed on Vibe, Def Comedy Jam, It's Showtime at the Apollo, An Evening at the Improv and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and had recurring roles on Moesha, Living Single and The Parent 'Hood, as well as guest spots on The Parkers and Sparks.
His motion picture work includes roles in Def Jam's How to Be a Player, Pay the Price, Drumline and Mr. 3000.