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NFL Icon Jim Brown Also Had a Dream Run as an Actor Post-Retirement; Here's His Net Worth

He played as a fullback and is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history
PUBLISHED OCT 28, 2023
Former Cleveland Browns great Jim Brown does an interview on the set of NFL Network prior to the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns/ Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
Former Cleveland Browns great Jim Brown does an interview on the set of NFL Network prior to the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns/ Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
Name Jim Brown
Net Worth $30 Million
Salary $5 million
Source of Income Football, acting
DOB Feb 17, 1936
DOD May 18, 2023 
Gender Male
Profession Football player, actor, athlete, producer, voice actor
Nationality American

Often touted as the greatest player in the NFL ever and remembered for his on-screen stints in movies such as "Mars Attacks" and "Any Given Sunday," American football icon and actor Jim Brown had a net worth of $30 million at the time of his death. The Pro Football Hall of Famer wasn't just great at one game, and excelled at basketball, baseball, and lacrosse during his university days, and many even felt he was the strongest at lacrosse. Brown could outrun most players and was a phenomenon in NFL between the 50s and 60s, after which he retired at his peak when he was just 30. Off the field at a young age, Brown turned towards acting, with roles in "The Dirty Dozen" and "Slaughter," that paved the way for five decades of appearances in films and TV.

Brown's primary source of income was his illustrious football career in the National Football League (NFL), where he played as a fullback and is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in history. Following his dream run in the league, Brown began raking in cash from his roles in films as well as TV shows.

 Jim Brown, former running back for the Cleveland Browns and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, looks on from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9/ Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images
Jim Brown, former running back for the Cleveland Browns and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, looks on from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field / Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images

Beyond his career in the NFL, Jim Brown ventured into the entertainment industry, primarily as an actor. He secured leading roles in several films during the 1970s. Brown also launched the Black Economic Organization, which invests in businesses and real estate across Kansas.


 
 
 
 
 
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In addition to his career earnings, Jim Brown made wise investments in real estate. In 1968, he acquired a substantial mansion in the Hollywood Hills, which is estimated to be worth as much as $10 million today. He also owned a condo in Miami, further expanding his portfolio of assets.

Year Earnings
2021 $23 Million
2022 $26 Million
2023 $30 Million
Instagram 77,700 Followers
Twitter 53,400 Followers

 
 
 
 
 
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Brown married his first wife, Sue Brown, in 1959, and they had three children, but unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 1972. He was ordered to pay alimony and child support. In 1997, Brown married his second wife, Monique, with whom he had two children.

Brown's exceptional football career was adorned by numerous accolades. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, and achieved various records, including leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns. His average of 5.2 yards per rush remains one of the best in NFL history.

Football legend and new co-owner of the Long Island Lizards Jim Brown conducts an interview before a Major League Lacrosse game against the Ohio Machine on June 1, 2012 at Shuart Stadium in Uniondale, New York/ Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
Football legend and new co-owner of the Long Island Lizards Jim Brown conducts an interview before a Major League Lacrosse game against the Ohio Machine/ Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

What was Jim Brown's primary source of income?

Jim Brown's main source of income was his successful career as a professional football player in the NFL.

What were some of Jim Brown's notable achievements in football?

Jim Brown is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He achieved records for rushing yards and touchdowns and left a lasting legacy in the sport.

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