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Jermaine Jackson
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Jermaine La Juane Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, bassist, and a foundational member of the Jackson family. From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine served a…
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Jermaine La Juane Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, bassist, and a foundational member of the Jackson family. From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine served as the second lead vocalist of the Jackson 5 and played bass guitar. After a successful solo career at Motown, he rejoined the group—then known as The Jacksons—in 1983. Beyond his musical achievements, Jermaine is the patriarch of a large, creatively gifted family. His children have followed in the family’s footsteps, becoming actors, musicians, and filmmakers who continue to shape global entertainment. Personal Life and Family Jermaine was born at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, the fourth child of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He is the brother of Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet. His children include: Jermaine La Juane "Jay" Jackson Jr. (1977) Autumn Joy Jackson (1978) Jeremy Maldonado Jackson (1986) Jaimy Jermaine Jackson (1987) Jourdynn Michael Jackson (1989) Donté Randall Jackson (1992) Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson (1996) Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson (2000) Abu Bakr Khalifa (2022) Legacy Throughout his career, Jermaine has balanced his solo success with his commitment to the Jackson family legacy. By mentoring the next generation of performers—including his son Jaafar—he has ensured that the family's influence on music and cinema remains a dominant force in the 21st century. Source: Based on industry records, family archives, and biographical data. Text is available under the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.
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2026
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2026
Michael
Movie Executive Producer
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2024
The Greatest Night in Pop
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2020
Loving Neverland
Movie Self
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2020
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
TV show Self
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2019
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Movie Self
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2019
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Movie Self
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2019
Leaving Neverland
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2017
Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez
TV show Self - Interviewee
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2013
Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical
Movie Self
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2011
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
TV show Self
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2010
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times
TV show Self
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2010
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
Move Like Michael Jackson
TV show
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2009
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
TV show Self
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2009
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TV show Self
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2009
Michael Jackson Memorial
Movie Self
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2008
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
TV show Self
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2008
Gone Country
TV show Self
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2007
Katie & Peter: Unleashed
TV show
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2005
The Friday Night Project
TV show Self
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2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV show Self
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2003
Die ultimative Chartshow
TV show Self
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2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
Richard & Judy
TV show Self
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2001
Longshot
Movie Jermaine Jackson
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2001
Celebrity Big Brother
TV show Self
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1999
The Early Show
TV show Self
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1998
The Heaven and Earth Show
TV show
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1998
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
TV show Self
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1997
The View
TV show Self
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1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TV show Self
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1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV show
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1987
Sacrée soirée
TV show Self - The Jacksons
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1986
Obs 86 - Show
TV show Jackson Five
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1984
The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto
Movie Self
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1984
Show & Co. mit Carlo
TV show Self
