Jackie Jackson

Actor

May 4, 1951 (75 years)

Gary, Indiana, USA

Biography

Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951) is an American singer best known as a founding member of the Jackson 5, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Jackson is the second child of the Jackson family, and the oldest Jackson brother. Sigmund Esco Jackson was born at St Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, on his mother Katherine's 21st birthday in 1951. He was given the nickname Jackie by his grandfather, Samuel Jackson. He and his siblings (Michael, …

Filmography

5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - The Jacksons

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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Champs-Elysées

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Sacrée soirée

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Numéro un

Self - The Jacksons

A French variety show.

6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self - The Jackson 5

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

8.0

Musikladen

Self - The Jacksons

Der Musikladen was a West German music television programme that ran from December 13, 1972 to November 29, 1984. The show continued the 1960s Beat-Club under a new name, and in turn was replaced by Extratour.

7.0

Cher

Self - The Jackson 5

A weekly hour-long program hosted by Cher, featuring music, comedy sketches, and a different female guest star each week, with notable guests including Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, and Tina Turner.

7.9

The Greatest Night in Pop

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On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

9.2

The Jacksons

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The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances. The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976–1977 season, finishing on March 9, 1977 after running for 12 episodes.

7.0

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

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Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

7.0

Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn

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“Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn” is a candid documentary series following Paris Jackson and Gabriel Glenn as they form their indie-folk band, The Soundflowers. It explores Paris’s personal and artistic journey as she steps out of her family’s shadow to forge her own identity as a musician.

8.0

Michael Jackson Memorial

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A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.

8.4

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

8.9

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

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Michael Jackson shows you his home videos.

6.1

The Jacksons Live in Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour

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The Victory Tour was a concert tour of the United States and Canada by The Jacksons between July and December 1984. It was the first and only tour with all six Jackson brothers (even though Jackie was injured for most of the tour). The group performed 55 concerts to an audience of approximately 2 million. Most came to see Michael Jackson, whose album Thriller was dominating the popular music world at the time.

6.0

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

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Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.

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Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

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The legendary journey of Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his breakthrough albums and live concerts.

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The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

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Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

7.6

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

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The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.