The Jacksons: An American Dream
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The Jacksons: An American Dream

Year:
Duration:
240 min | 60 min (4 episodes)
Genres:
Biography | Drama | Music
IMDB rate:
7.3
Director:
Karen Arthur
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations
Details
Country: USA
Release Date: 1992-11-15
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Cast
Actor
Character
Ebonie Smith
Ebonie Smith
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Joseph Jackson
Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson
Holly Robinson Peete
Diana Ross
Margaret Avery
Martha Scruse
Alex Burrall
Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)
Jermaine Jackson II
Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17)
Bumper Robinson
Jackie Jackson - age 12-16
Kelli Martin
La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.
Marlon Jackson - age 7-9
Monica Calhoun
Rebbie Jackson
Jason Weaver
Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)
Ángel Vargas
Tito Jackson
Terrence Howard
Jackie Jackson
Lanei Chapman
Elizabeth Narvaez
Dee Dee
Billy Dee Williams
Berry Gordy
Vanessa Williams
Suzanne de Passe
Monica Allison
Hazel Gordy
Danielle Nicolet
Verla
Finis Henderson III
Apollo Theatre MC
Grady Harrell
Jackie Wilson
Jimmy Castor
Royal
Eugene Lee
Bill Bray
Bobby Mardis
Chicago Theatre MC
Narcissa Marte
High School Girl
Charles E. Timbers Jr.
Dr. Hayes
Shakiem Evans
Tito Jackson - Age 10-14
Maya Nicole Johnson
Janet
Jacen Wilkerson
Marlon Jackson - Age 10-12
Nicholas Phillips
Randy Jackson
Wylie Draper
Michael Jackson
Colin Steele
Jermaine Jackson
Marcus Maurice
Marlon Jackson
Robert Redcross
Randy Kirby
Reporter
Terry Coleman
Tito's Friend
Erin Leshawn Wiley
Groupie 1
Rana Kirkland
Groupie 2 (as Rana Mack)
Melanie Taylor
Airport Fan 1
Emily Williams
Airport Fan 2
Tony Amen
Club Patron (uncredited)
Rene Beard
Parent (uncredited)
Timothy Butts
Uncle (uncredited)
John W. Iwanonkiw
Talent Judge (uncredited)
Anthony W. Johnson
H.S.Emcee (uncredited)
Brent Jefferson Lowe
Emcee (uncredited)
Michael McCary
Rival Street Singer Group (uncredited)
Jason Menz
High School Student (uncredited)
Nathan Morris
Rival Street Singer Group (uncredited)
Wanya Morris
Rival Street Singer Group (uncredited)
Scott Nunnally
Audio Engineer (uncredited)
Lamman Rucker
Rebbie's Husband (uncredited)
Shawn Stockman
Rival Street Singer Group (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
Micheal Jackson did do a Pepsi commercial where his hair was on fire caused by an electrical fault, but he did not fall down any stairs. He had to take prescription medicine to manage his pain.
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Jermaine Jackson's real life son plays him from ages 13-17.
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The mini-series aired frequently in the wake of Michael Jackson's death in 2009.
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Goofs
After the fight with Jackie and one of the kids from the neighborhood Jackie says to his daddy "I did it" but his mouth does not move.
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At the pool party at Diana Ross' house, Marlon and Michael are talking to each other in the pool but their mouths don't move. When Joseph calls them out of the pool, Michael's mouth doesn't move when he says "5 more minutes".
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During their performance at the Apollo, the strap on Jermaine Jackson's bass snaps off, nearly dropping the bass guitar. But since Michael Jackson's character is obviously the focus, this scene was never corrected.
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Quotes
Katherine Jackson: She never should've given the microphone to Michael. She may never get it back!
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Katherine Jackson: You know, that Marlon's gonna be a dancer if it kills him.
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Joseph Jackson: You know, Berry Gordy's not gonna be satisfied until he has one of my boys calling him "Daddy".
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Photos from cast
Ebonie Smith
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