How many movies did Jim Brown star in? Exploring late NFL star's Hollywood career

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown tragically passed away on Thursday night aged 87.

The former Cleveland Browns running back played nine seasons with the team before retiring in 1965 to pursue a full-time acting career.

Brown obtained 53 acting credits throughout his stint in Hollywood, starring in movies and television series.

He initially began his acting career when he appeared in "Rio Conchos" in 1964. At the time, Brown was still tearing up NFL defenses.

One of Brown's first major roles was in "The Dirty Dozen" which launched him to stardom because of the movie's tremendous box-office success.

Brown then acted in dozens of films over the years while also appearing in some of the biggest television shows. He further starred in some box office hits like "Mars Attacks!" and got to work with legendary filmmaker Spike Lee on two separate projects.

Due to his success in the movie industry, Brown was at times described as a Black Superman or a Black John Wayne. Here's a look at some of Brown's top acting credits from his iconic Hollywood career.

Top three movies starring Jim Brown

1. The Dirty Dozen (1967)
2. The Running Man (1987)
3. Police Story (1977)

He also appeared in the following movies:

• Rio Conchos (1964)
• Ice Station Zebra (1968)
• Slaughter (1972)
• CHiPs (1979-1983)
• Knight Rider (1984)
• The A-Team (1986)
• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• He Got Game (1998)
• Small Soldiers (1998)
• Any Given Sunday (1999)
• She Hate Me (2004)

Jim Brown cause of death: How did legendary NFL RB die?

Former Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown

According to reports, Jim Brown died of natural causes on Thursday night. The former NFL star passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home with his wife of 26 years, Monique, by his side.

The NFL community was quick to pay its respects to Brown, who was a nine-time Pro Bowler, eight-time first-team All-Pro, three-time NFL MVP and an NFL champion with the Cleveland Browns in 1964.