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Michael Jackson

Biography

Michael Jackson

Actor Producer Writer Director

Born
August 29, 1958
Age at death
50 years old
Place of birth
Gary, Indiana, USA
Years active
1978 – 2023
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52

Credits

33

Movies

5

TV series

46

Years active

7.7

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Michael Jackson

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An original, in-depth guide to Michael Jackson is being written and fact-checked. In the meantime, all details, cast and streaming options are listed on this page.

Career timeline

  1. 1958 · Born

    Born in Gary, Indiana, USA

  2. 1978 · Screen debut

    Wiz on Down the Road (Movie)

  3. 1983 · Writing debut

    Michael Jackson's Thriller (Movie)

  4. 1983 · First production

    Michael Jackson's Thriller (Movie)

  5. 1984 · Directing debut

    The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto (Movie)

  6. 1989 · Breakthrough

    The Simpsons (TV)

  7. 2009 · Died

    June 25, 2009

  8. 2023 · Latest release

    Michael Jackson - L'uomo allo specchio (Movie)

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Music22
  • Documentary16
  • Comedy6
  • Fantasy4
  • Tv Movie3
  • Science Fiction2
Highest-rated title Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich 1997 8.7 Most popular title The Simpsons 1989 8.0

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Michael Jackson in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 2023 Michael Jackson - L'uomo allo specchio as (archive footage) Movie
  2. 2022 Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits as (archive footage) Movie
  3. 2019 The UnXplained as Self (archive footage) TV
  4. 2016 Andy Warhol, Fluorescent as (archive footage) Movie
  5. 2009 Michael Jackson's This Is It as Self Movie
  6. 2004 Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls as Agent M.J. Movie
  7. 2002 Men in Black II as Agent M Movie
  8. 2001 Slå på ring TV
  9. 1999 Swing Vote as Michael Jackson Movie
  10. 1997 Ghosts as Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton Movie
  11. 1995 Michael Jackson: 1995 MTV Video Music Awards Performance Movie
  12. 1993 Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films as Self Movie
  13. 1993 The Big Story TV
  14. 1992 Michael Jackson's Remember the Time as Magic Performer Movie
  15. 1991 Michael Jackson's Black or White as Michael Jackson Movie
  16. 1990 Lennon: A Tribute Movie
  17. 1989 The Simpsons as Leon Kompowsky (voice) TV
  18. 1988 Moonwalker as Michael Movie
  19. 1987 Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns as Self Movie
  20. 1986 Captain EO as Captain EO Movie
  21. 1985 That's Dancing! Movie
  22. 1983 Michael Jackson's Thriller as Michael Jackson Movie
  23. 1983 Formel Eins TV
  24. 1978 The Wiz as Scarecrow Movie
  25. 1978 Wiz on Down the Road as Scarecrow Movie
  1. 2009 Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie
  2. 1997 HIStory on Film, Volume II Movie
  3. 1995 Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory Movie
  4. 1993 Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films Movie
  5. 1983 Michael Jackson's Thriller Movie
  1. 1987 Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns Movie
  2. 1986 Captain EO Movie
  1. 1997 HIStory on Film, Volume II Movie
  2. 1995 Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory Movie
  3. 1988 BBC Behind The Beat Special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour Movie
  4. 1983 Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Movie
  5. 1983 Michael Jackson's Thriller Movie
  1. 2004 Michael Jackson: The One Movie
  2. 1997 Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich Movie
  3. 1997 HIStory on Film, Volume II Movie
  4. 1995 Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory Movie
  5. 1988 Moonwalker Movie
  6. 1988 Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me Movie
  7. 1988 NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World Movie
  8. 1988 MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special Movie
  9. 1988 Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues Movie
  10. 1987 Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns Movie
  1. 1997 Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen Movie
  2. 1993 Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films Movie
  3. 1984 The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto Movie
  1. 1997 Ghosts Movie
  2. 1988 Moonwalker Movie

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Quick facts

When did Michael Jackson die?

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50.

Where was Michael Jackson born?

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, USA.

What was Michael Jackson’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Michael Jackson is Wiz on Down the Road (1978).

How many movies and series has Michael Jackson made?

Our catalogue lists 38 titles for Michael Jackson: 33 movies and 5 TV series.

What is Michael Jackson’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich has the highest audience rating, with 8.7/10 on TMDB.

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