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Brown Oscar Jr.Oscar Brown Oscar Brown American singer-songwriter, actor, civil rights activist (1926–2005) For other people named Oscar Brown, see Oscar Brown (disambiguation). Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, actor, and civil rights activist (Brown was African-American). Brown discovered The Jackson 5. Aside from his career, Brown ran unsuccessfully for office in both the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. Congress. Brown wrote many songs (125 have been published), 12 albums, and more than a dozen musical plays. Quick facts Born, Died ... Oscar Brown Jr. Brown performing on the CBS public affairs TV show Look Up and Live, 1965 Born (1926-10-10)October 10, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died May 29, 2005(2005-05-29)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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