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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Actor · 1958–2009 · Gary, Indiana, USA

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Biography

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Jackson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acted in 18

2020s

  1. 2023

    Michael Jackson - L'uomo allo specchio

    (archive footage)

  2. 2022

    Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits

    (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2016

    Andy Warhol, Fluorescent

    (archive footage)

1990s

  1. 1999

    Swing Vote

    Michael Jackson

  2. 1997
  3. 1995

    Michael Jackson: 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Performance

    Movie

  4. 1992

    Michael Jackson's Remember the Time

    Magic Performer

  5. 1990

    Lennon: A Tribute

    Movie

1970s

  1. 1978
  2. Wiz on Down the Road

    Scarecrow

Produced 13

2000s

  1. 2004

    Michael Jackson: The One

    Executive Producer

1990s

  1. 1997

    Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

    Executive Producer

  2. HIStory on Film, Volume II

    Producer

  3. 1995

    Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

    Executive Producer, Producer

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me

    Executive Producer

  3. NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World

    Executive Producer

  4. MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special

    Executive Producer

  5. BBC Behind The Beat Special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour

    Producer

  6. Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

    Executive Producer

  7. 1987

    Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

    Executive Producer

  8. 1983

    Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

    Producer

Sound 12

2020s

  1. 2026

2000s

  1. 2004

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. 1987

    Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

    Original Music Composer

  3. 1986

    Captain EO

    Original Music Composer

1970s

  1. 1972
  2. 1971

    The Jackson 5ive

    Theme Song Performance, Songs

Other crew 7

1990s

  1. 1997

    Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

    Choreographer

  2. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

    Choreographer

  3. 1992

    Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour

    Choreographer

1980s

  1. 1988
  2. 1987

    Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

    Choreographer

  3. 1983

Wrote 7

2000s

  1. 2009

1990s

  1. 1997
  2. HIStory on Film, Volume II

    Writer

  3. 1995

    Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

    Writer

  4. 1993

    Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

    Writer

Directed 3

1990s

  1. 1997

    Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

    Director

  2. 1993

    Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

    Director

1980s

  1. 1984

    The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto

    Director

Appearances174

2020s

  1. 2026
  2. Michael Jackson : Les derniers secrets du roi de la Pop

    Self (archive footage)

  3. Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy

    Self (archive footage) · 3 episodes

  4. Michael Jackson: The Trial

    Self (archive footage) · 4 episodes

  5. 2025

    Quincy Jones, Music Man

    Self (archive footage)

  6. 2024

    Becoming Madonna

    Self (archive footage)

  7. An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley

    Self (archive footage)

  8. 2023
  9. 2022

    Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

  10. 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Self (archive footage)

  11. TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

  12. Claydream

    Self (archive footage)

  13. La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président

    Self (archive footage)

  14. 2021

    МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х

    Self (archive footage)

  15. 2020

    King of Sanwi

    Self (archive footage)

  16. Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn

    Self (archive footage) · 6 episodes

  17. The Real Michael Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

  18. The BRITs at 40

    Self (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2019

    30 Years of Democracy

    Self (archive footage)

  2. Killing Michael Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

  3. Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle

    Self (archive footage)

  4. Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

    Self (archive footage)

  5. Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon

    Self (archive footage)

  6. 90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

    Self (archive footage)

  7. 2018
  8. Michael Jackson: Remember the King

    Self (archive footage)

  9. 2017

    The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments

    Self (archive footage)

  10. 2016

    O.J.: Made in America

    Self (archive footage)

  11. Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

    Self (Archive Footage)

  12. 2015

    The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

  13. The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

  14. 2014

    Michael Jackson - The Final Days

    Self (archive footage)

  15. 2013

    Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour

    Self (archive footage)

  16. 2012
  17. Michael Jackson: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

    Self (archive footage)

  18. 2011
  19. Alive! Is Michael Jackson Really Dead?

    Himself (Archive Footage)

  20. Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993

    Self (archive footage)

  21. 2010

    Michael Jackson's Vision

    Self (archive footage)

2000s

  1. 2009

    Michael Jackson - L'histoire et la Légende

    Self (archive footage)

  2. Michael Jackson's HIStory: The King of Pop 1958-2009

    Self

  3. Michael Jackson: Devotion

    Self

  4. Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

  5. Michael Jackson Memorial

    Self (archive footage)

  6. Motown at the BBC

    Self

  7. Michael Jackson: The Legacy

    Self

  8. The Michael Jackson Story

    Self

  9. O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

    Self (archive footage)

  10. 2008
  11. Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller

    Self

  12. 2004

    Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2

    self

  13. Michael Jackson: The One

    Self

  14. 2003

    Michael Jackson: Number Ones

    Self (archive footage)

  15. Louis, Martin & Michael

    Self

  16. 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

    Self (archive footage)

  17. Celebrities Uncensored

    Self · 1 episode

  18. Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

    Self

  19. Cher: The Farewell Tour

    Self (archive footage)

  20. The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See

    Self

  21. Living with Michael Jackson

    Self

  22. Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life

    Self

  23. 2002

    Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts

    Self

  24. It's Black Entertainment

    Self (archive footage)

  25. 2001
  26. MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

    Self

  27. 2000

    Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration

    Self

1990s

  1. 1999

    MJ & Friends: Live in Munich

    Self

  2. MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul

    Self

  3. TV total

    Self · 1 episode

  4. 1997

    Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

    Self - Lead Vocals

  5. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Helsinki

    Self

  6. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Gothenburg

    Self

  7. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Basel

    Self

  8. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

    Self - Lead Vocals

  9. HIStory on Film, Volume II

    Self (archive footage)

  10. 1996

    Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Manila

    Self

  11. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Sydney

    Self

  12. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Auckland 1996

    Self

  13. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Kuala Lumpur

    Himself

  14. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Seoul

    Self

  15. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Tunis

    Self

  16. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Bucharest

    Self

  17. E! True Hollywood Story

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

  18. Michael Jackson: Live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996

    Self

  19. Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live at Jerudong Park Garden

    Self

  20. 1995
  21. Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

    Self (archive footage)

  22. Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

    Self

  23. 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

    Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

  24. 1993

    Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Mexico City

    Self

  25. Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Buenos Aires

    Self

  26. Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

    Self

  27. Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah

    Self

  28. 1992

    Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour

    Self - Lead Vocals

  29. Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Bremen 1992

    Self

  30. Michael Jackson: Dangerous Tour - Live In Copenhagen

    Self

  31. Dangerous Tour MTV Diary

    self

  32. 1991

    MTV's 10th Anniversary Special

    Self

  33. 1990

    The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

    Self (archive footage)

  34. Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

    Self (voice)

  35. Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

    Self

1980s

  1. 1989

    The Making of Moonwalker

    Self

  2. 1988

    Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me

    Self

  3. NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World

    Self

  4. MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special

    Self

  5. BBC Behind The Beat Special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour

    Self

  6. Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour

    Self

  7. Daddy Can't Read

    Self

  8. Michael Jackson: From Motown To Your Town

    Self

  9. Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

    Self

  10. 1987

    Michael Jackson - Bad Tour Live in Brisbane 1987

    Self

  11. Exclusive Special ! Michael Jackson: 1,440 Hours in the Spotlight

    Self

  12. Michael Jackson: Japan Tour '87 - Live in Yokohama

    Self

  13. Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87

    Self

  14. Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

    Self

  15. 1986

    The Making of Captain EO

    Self

  16. 1985
  17. 1984

    Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller

    Self - Musician (archive footage)

  18. The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto

    Self

  19. I Love Quincy

    Self

  20. 1983

    Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

    Self

  21. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

    Self

  22. 1982
  23. 1981

    The Jacksons: Triumph Tour Live in Los Angeles 1981

    Self

  24. Diana

    Self

  25. 1980

    Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

    Self

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Jacksons Live Destiny Tour - London

    Self

  2. 1978

    A Special Sesame Street Christmas

    Self

  3. 1977
  4. 1976

    The Jacksons

    Self · 12 episodes

  5. 1975

    The Jackson 5: In Concert

    Self

  6. 1974

    Sandy in Disneyland

    Self - The Jackson 5

  7. Free to Be… You and Me

    Self / Young Boy

  8. 1973
  9. 1972
  10. 1971

    The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

    Self

  11. Diana!

    Self

Thanked in the credits2

2000s

  1. 2009

    Sweetgrass

    Thanks

1980s

  1. 1988

    The Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" Special

    Thanks