Mug Shots

Celebrity Mug Shots

James Brown mug shot

James Brown '88

The Godfather of Soul was photographed in December 1998 after a South Carolina jury convicted him on weapons and assault charges.

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The Smoking Gun’s mug shot collection is divided into celebrities and civilians.

More than 325 high-profile perps can be found in the 11 categories at left, with one celebrity also being featured in the box at right. Or just click “All Celebs” to see the stars on one page.

Below you’ll find our constantly updated feed of civilian booking photos, each of which also lands in one of 24 categories at left. These include sections devoted to the battered (Ouch), pole workers (Strippers), and fans of lower back artwork (Tramp Stamps). And, of course, “Scarface” devotees (Pacino).

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