Michael Jackson

ActorWriterCrewSoundProducer Aug 29 (died age 50) Gary, Indiana, USA 1961–2026 (65 year career)

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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, lic…

Known For

Film

Men in Black II

Agent M

Film

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson

Film

This Is It

Self

Film

Free Willy

Theme Song Performance

Film

O.J.: Made in America

Self (archive footage)

Film

Religulous

Self (archive footage)

Film

Moonwalker

Michael

Film

Ghosts

Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton

Filmography

Acting (198)

Movies (165)

Michael

2026 Upcoming

as Self (archive footage)

Apr 22

Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

2026 Upcoming

as Self (archive footage)

Aug 29

Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson

2025

as Self (archive footage)

5.3

Quincy Jones | Music Man

2025

as Self (archive footage)

9.0

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024

as Self (archive footage)

7.9

Michael Jackson: Ungloved

2024

as Self (archive footage)

Becoming Madonna

2024

as Self (archive footage)

6.7

Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands

2024

as Self (archive footage)

7.8

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

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.0

Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras

2023

as Self (archive footage)

0.5

Thriller 40

2023

as Self (archive footage)

8.5

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023

as Self (archive footage)

7.2

TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy

2023

as Self - Ex-Husband of Lisa Marie Presley (archive footage)

7.0

Claydream

2022

as Self (archive footage)

6.8

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022

as Self (archive footage)

8.2

La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président

2022

as Self (archive footage)

7.2

TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson

2022

as Self (archive footage)

7.7

Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits

2022

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage

2021

as Self (archive footage)

6.4

The Magic Voices of Pop

2021

as Self (archive)

2.0

МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х

2021

as Self (archive footage)

3.5

King of Sanwi

2020

as Self (archive footage)

8.0

The BRITs at 40

2020

as Self (archive footage)

The Real Michael Jackson

2020

as Self (archive footage)

9.0

Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial

2019

as Self (archive footage)

6.0

13 Moments that Destroyed Michael Jackson

2019

as Self (archive footage)

The Man Behind the Dance

2019

as Self (archive footage)

Cola Wars

2019

as Self (archive footage)

7.8

Music Videos That Defined the 00’s

2019

as Self (archive footage)

10.0

Killing Michael Jackson

2019

as Self (archive footage)

7.8

Square One

2019

as Self (archive footage)

8.6

90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline

2019

as Self (archive footage)

4.9

30 Years of Democracy

2019

as Self (archive footage)

8.0

Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon

2019

as Self (archive footage)

10.0

Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle

2019

as Self (archive footage)

Whitney

2018

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

7.3

Michael Jackson: Remember the King

2018

as Self (archive footage)

8.5

Studio 54

2018

as Self (archive footage)

6.4

The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments

2017

as Self (archive footage)

4.0

social justice whatever

2017

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016

as Self (Archive Footage)

7.0

O.J.: Made in America

2016

as Self (archive footage)

8.4

The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson

2015

as Self (archive footage)

5.0

Michael Jackson - The Final Days

2014

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson: El Rey del Pop

2013

as Self - Cantante, Compositor (archive footage)

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour

2013

as Self (archive footage)

9.2

Bad 25

2012

as Self (archive footage)

7.3

Michael Jackson: Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

2012

as Self

8.7

Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy

2012

as Self (archive footage)

6.7

Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993

2011

as Self

6.0

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

2011

as Self (archive footage)

7.9

Michael Jackson's Vision

2010

as Self (archive footage)

8.1

Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY

2010

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

8.3

Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?

2010

as Self (archive footage)

6.5

My Friend Michael: Uri's Story

2009

as Self (archive footage)

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

2009

as Self

This Is It

2009

as Self

7.2

The Michael Jackson Story

2009

as Self

5.5

Michael Jackson - L'histoire et la Légende

2009

as Self (archive footage)

5.3

Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson

2009

as Self (archive footage)

8.2

Michael Jackson Memorial

2009

as Self (archive footage)

8.0

Michael Jackson: The Legacy

2009

as Self

7.5

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

2009

as Self (archive footage)

6.6

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do

2009

as Self (archive footage)

7.0

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

2009

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson: Devotion

2009

as Self

7.3

Michael Jackson - Unmasked

as Self

Motown at the BBC

as Self

Michael Jackson: Never Surrender

2009

as Self (archive footage)

4.0

Religulous

2008

as Self (archive footage)

7.0

Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller

2008

as Self

7.9

Michael Jackson's Boys

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson: The One

2004

as Self

8.0

Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls

2004

as Agent M.J.

2.7

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

2004

as Self (archive footage)

4.0

Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2

2004

as self

7.0

The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See

2003

as Self

7.0

Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special

2003

as Self

5.2

Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life

2003

as Self

Michael Jackson: Number Ones

2003

as Self (archive footage)

7.7

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

2003

as Self

8.9

Louis, Martin & Michael

2003

as Self

6.4

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment

2003

as Self (archive footage)

5.0

Men in Black II

2002

as Agent M

6.4

It's Black Entertainment

2002

as Self (archive footage)

8.0

Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts

2002

as Self

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

2001

as Self

8.0

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

2001

as Self

7.0

Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration

as Self

Swing Vote

as Michael Jackson

MJ & Friends: Live in Munich

1999

as Self

10.0

MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul

1999

as Self

10.0

Ghosts

1997

as Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton

8.0

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Helsinki

1997

as Self

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Gothenburg

1997

as Self

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

1997

as Self - Lead Vocals

8.1

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Basel

1997

as Self

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

as Self (archive footage)

8.6

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997

as Self (uncredited)

7.3

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

1997

as Self - Lead Vocals

9.4

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

1996

as Self

8.0

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Manila

1996

as Self

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Tunis

1996

as Self

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Sydney

1996

as Self

7.0

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Bucharest

1996

as Self

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Seoul

1996

as Self

10.0

Michael Jackson: Live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996

1996

as Self

7.9

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Auckland 1996

1996

as Self

8.0

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Brunei

1996

as Self

8.4

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

1995

as Self (archive footage)

7.0

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

1995

as Self (archive footage)

8.3

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

1995

as Self

The Jackson Family Honors

1994

as Self

Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Buenos Aires

1993

as Self

8.0

Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

1993

as Self

8.2

Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah

1993

as Self

6.7

Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour

1992

as Self - Lead Vocals

8.6

Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Bremen 1992

1992

as Self

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special

1991

as Self

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

1990

as Self

8.8

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

1990

as Self (archive footage)

3.0

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1990

as Self (voice)

6.0

The Making of Moonwalker

1989

as Self

Moonwalker

1988

as Michael

7.0

Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me

1988

as Self

7.5

MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special

1988

as Self

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

1988

as Self

Michael Jackson: From Motown To Your Town

1988

as Self

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

1988

as Self

Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour

1988

as Self

Daddy Can't Read

1988

as Self

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

1988

as Self

7.2

Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal

1988

as Michael

Smooth Criminal

1988

as Man

Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

1987

as Self

Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87

1987

as Self

6.7

Michael Jackson: Japan Tour '87 - Live in Yokohama

1987

as Self

9.3

Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Live in Brisbane 1987

as Self

Citizen Steve

as Self - Singer

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

1987

as Self

The Making of Captain EO

as Self

Captain EO

as Captain EO

That's Dancing!

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985

as Self

8.5

I Love Quincy

1984

as Self

Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller

1984

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour

1984

as Self

6.1

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

as Michael Jackson

8.2

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983

as Self

8.5

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

as Self

8.9

Diana

1981

as Self

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

1980

as Self

The Wiz

1978

as Scarecrow

6.1

A Special Sesame Street Christmas

1978

as Self

6.0

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

1978

as Self

Wiz on Down the Road

1978

as Scarecrow

5.0

The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City

1975

as Self

Free to Be… You and Me

1974

as Self / Young Boy

6.7

Sandy in Disneyland

1974

as Self - The Jackson 5

Save the Children

as Self

Diana!

as Self

Goin' Back to Indiana

1971

as Self

Mirroring Michael Jackson

as Self (archive footage)

Leaving Neverland 3

as Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson Live in Kuala Lumpur - 1996 - HIStory Tour

as Himself

Television (33)

Michael Jackson: The Trial

2026

as Self (archive footage)

9.8

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

2023

as Self (archive footage)

7.5

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

2022

as Self (archive footage)

6.6

The UnXplained

2019

as Self (archive footage)

6.7

Leaving Neverland

2019

as Self (archive footage)

6.4

Forensic Justice

2016

as Self (archive footage)

The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All

2015

as Self (archive footage)

6.0

Semperopernball

2006

as Self

The Colbert Report

2005

as Self (archive footage)

6.9

Celebrities Uncensored

as Self

Slå på ring

Where Are They Now?

as Self

TV total

as Self

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

as Self (archive footage)

8.1

Die Harald Schmidt Show

as Self

The Big Story

ECHO-Verleihung

as Self

The Simpsons

1989

as Leon Kompowsky (voice)

8.0

Smash Hits Poll Winners Party

1988

as Self

Sacrée Soirée

1987

as Self (Clip) (archive footage)

5.1

MTV Video Music Awards

1984

as Self

7.8

Goldener Löwe

1984

as Self

Formel Eins

1983

Champs-Elysées

1982

as Self (archive footage)

6.3

Wetten, dass..?

1981

as Self - Performer

5.3

Entertainment Tonight

1981

as Self

4.1

America's Top 10

1980

as Self

The BRIT Awards

as Self

The Jacksons

as Self

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

Top of the Pops

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Bambi

as Self

Crew (39)

Movies (36)

This Is It

Writer

Sweetgrass

Thanks

Michael Jackson: The One

2004

Executive Producer

8.0

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Choreographer

Ghosts

Story

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

1997

Choreographer

8.1

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich

1997

Executive Producer

8.1

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

Producer

8.6

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

Writer

8.6

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

1997

Choreographer

9.4

Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen

Director

Get on the Bus

Songs

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

1995

Theme Song Performance

5.9

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

1995

Executive Producer

8.3

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

1995

Producer

8.3

Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory

1995

Writer

8.3

Free Willy

1993

Theme Song Performance

6.2

Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

1993

Director

8.2

Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

1993

Writer

8.2

Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour

Choreographer

Moonwalker

Choreographer

Moonwalker

Executive Producer

Moonwalker

Story

Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me

1988

Executive Producer

7.5

MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special

1988

Executive Producer

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

1988

Producer

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

1988

Executive Producer

The Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" Special

1988

Thanks

7.8

Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

1988

Executive Producer

7.2

Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal

1988

Writer

Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns

1987

Executive Producer

Captain EO

1986

Original Music Composer

6.9

The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour

1984

Director

6.1

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

Producer

8.2

Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

Writer

8.2

Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983

Producer

8.9

Television (3)

Idol

Songs

The Jackson 5ive

Songs

The Jackson 5ive

Theme Song Performance

5.7