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Jim Brown

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American football player · Actor

Jim Brown

American football player and actor (1936 to 2023)

Jim Brown was born on February 17, 1936 and died on May 18, 2023, aged 87.

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Born
February 17, 1936, St. Simons
Died
May 18, 2023
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
United States
Known as
American football player, Actor

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  • Jim Brown was born on a Monday.
  • Jim Brown would have turned 90 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 17. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Jim Brown belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Jim Brown born?

Jim Brown was born on February 17, 1936 and died on May 18, 2023, aged 87.

What is Jim Brown’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born February 17.