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James Brown

James Brown

Keynote Speaker: Sportscaster, Known for CBS's "The NFL Today" and Showtime's "Inside the NFL"

James Brown Biography

James Brown is the current host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and "Inside The NFL" on Showtime. A three-time Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, Brown, who was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020, has hosted the Super Bowl a record-tying nine times including Super Bowl 53 on CBS. In 2010, SI.com named Brown the Best Studio Host of the Decade. Brown is a Special Correspondent for CBS News and contributes to programs such as “60 Minutes”, “CBS This Morning”, “CBS Evening News” and “48 Hours”. He is also a founding partner of Major League Baseball’s 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals.

Brown’s previous broadcasting roles include host of “Thursday Night Football” on CBS and The NFL Network, co-host of “Fox NFL Sunday,” correspondent for “Real Sports” with Bryant Gumbel on HBO, and host of a nationally syndicated radio show on Sporting News Radio. In 2009, James’ first co-authored book entitled, Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on Faith, Family and Significant Living, was released.

Among numerous honors, Brown most recently received the 2016 Pete Rozelle Award by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which recognizes “longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football", and “The Uncommon Award” from Tony Dungy for his “uncommon leadership through character and faith.” Brown was a 2010 honoree as one of the “Faces of Black History” celebrating Black Media Legends who have impacted the Black community through their achievements and positive examples and was honored with the Greater Washington Urban League’s Sam Lacy Award in 2005. Brown was also the first recipient of the coveted Pat Summerall Award presented annually during Super Bowl weekend.

Brown, a Washington, D.C. native, is a graduate of Harvard University where he was a three-time All-Ivy selection in basketball and is in the Harvard Basketball Hall of Fame. He is involved in a number of charitable organizations, including GENYOUth of which he is a Board Member, the Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center at George Washington University and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Brown is also an ordained minister and is actively involved in speaking at churches and conferences around the country.

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James Brown Videos

Sportscaster James Brown visits Bright Futures Atlanta students ...
CBS Sportscaster James Brown Proves Less is More - YouTube

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What topics does James Brown speak about?

James Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Business, Inspirational, Hosts & Emcees, Diversity, Entertainers, Business Leadership, Athlete, Television & Film, Health, Faith & Religion, News & Media, Sports Motivation, Social Activism, Celebrity, Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Leadership and Motivational.

Where does James Brown travel from?

James Brown generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for James Brown?

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James Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Business and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Brown for virtual events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for live event fees. James Brown generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are George Foreman, Dominique Dawes and Kurt Warner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Brown for an upcoming event.

James Brown Videos

Sportscaster James Brown visits Bright Futures Atlanta students ...
CBS Sportscaster James Brown Proves Less is More - YouTube

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