Birth place: St. Simons Island, Georgia
Birth name: James Nathaniel Brown
Father: Swinton Brown, a professional boxer
Mother: Theresa Brown, a housekeeper
Marriages: Monique Gunthrop (1997-present); Sue Jones (1958-1972, divorced)
Children: with Monique Gunthrop: Aris, Morgan; with Sue Jones: Kim and Kevin (twins), James, Jr.; with Kim Jones: Kimberly; with Brenda Ayres: Shellee; Karen Brown Ward (mother’s name unavailable publicly)
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2002 – Spike Lee’s documentary titled “Jim Brown: All American” is released.
2005-2010 – Executive advisor to the Cleveland Browns.
2008 – Files a lawsuit against Electronic Arts, alleging that the video game company used his likeness in the Madden NFL video games without his consent.
2009 – A federal judge dismisses Brown’s 2008 lawsuit against Electronic Arts. An appeals court upholds the ruling in 2013.
May 29, 2013 – Is named special advisor to the Cleveland Browns.
July 2014 – Files a lawsuit against sports memorabilia dealer Lelands, alleging that the online auction dealer was selling Brown’s stolen 1964 championship ring. Lelands countersues Brown in August 2014.
