Roscoe Lee Browne
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Roscoe Lee Browne (May 2, 1925 – April 11, 2007) was an American actor and director, known for his rich voice and dignified bearing. Description above from the Wikipedia article Roscoe Lee Browne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roscoe Lee Browne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Roscoe Lee Browne's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roscoe Lee Browne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Treasure Planet, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roscoe Lee Browne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roscoe Lee Browne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roscoe Lee Browne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Smiley Face | Himself (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Spider-Man: The Venom Saga | Kingpin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | July '64 | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daredevil vs. Spider-Man | Kingpin/Wilson Fisk (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet | Mr. Arrow (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Morgan's Ferry | Peabo | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hard Time: The Premonition | Sebastian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Babe: Pig in the City | The Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Judas Kiss | Chief Bleeker | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Forest Warrior | Clovis Madison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear God | Idris Abraham | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Galapagos: Beyond Darwin | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Last Summer in the Hamptons | Freddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Babe | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Naked in New York | Mr. Ried | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Noël | Brutus (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | You Must Remember This | Buck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night Angel | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Moon 44 | Chairman Hall, Galactic Mining Corp. (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lady in a Corner | Omar DeLacy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Oliver & Company | Francis (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Moments without Proper Names | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | John Grin's Christmas | Ghost of Christmas Past | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Archer Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Legal Eagles | Judge Dawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Nativity | Wise Man (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Farewell to the Planet of the Apes | Hurton | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nothing Personal | Paxton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dr. Scorpion | Dr. Cresus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Unknown Powers | Host | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Twilight's Last Gleaming | James Forrest | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Logan's Run | Box | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Uptown Saturday Night | Congressman Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Super Fly T.N.T. | Dr. Lamine Sonko | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The World's Greatest Athlete | Gazenga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ra Expeditions | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Cowboys | Jebediah Nightlinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cisco Pike | Music Shop Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Liberation of L.B. Jones | Lord Byron "L.B." Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Swing Out, Sweet Land | Frederick Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Topaz | Philippe Dubois | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Uptight | Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Comedians | Petit Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Lionpower from MGM | Self - Petit Pierre (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Black Like Me | Christopher | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Connection | J. J. Burden (as Roscoe Brown) | Average | Similar → |
Roscoe Lee Browne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roscoe Lee Browne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roscoe Lee Browne is "Treasure Planet" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Roscoe Lee Browne acted in?
Roscoe Lee Browne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roscoe Lee Browne?
Other notable films include "Daredevil vs. Spider-Man", "The Cowboys", and "July '64".