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The Jacksons: An American Dream

Part I (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 180 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Biography of Joseph and Katherine Jackson raising their nine (9) children in Gary Indiana. Father Joe Jackson was relentless in his pursuit of five (5) of his sons pursuing excellence as a song and dance group naming them The Jackson 5.
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Director
Karen Arthur (directed by)
Writer
Joyce Eliason (written by)
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Status
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Updated Nov 15, 1992

Release date
Nov 15, 1992 (United States)

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49 cast members
Name Known for
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Joseph Jackson Joseph Jackson   See fewer
Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson Katherine Jackson   See fewer
Holly Robinson Peete
Diana Ross (as Holly Robinson) Diana Ross (as Holly Robinson)   See fewer
Margaret Avery
Martha Scruse Martha Scruse   See fewer
Alex Burrall
Michael Jackson (aged 6-8) Michael Jackson (aged 6-8)   See fewer
Jermaine Jackson II
Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17) Jermaine Jackson (aged 13-17)   See fewer
Bumper Robinson
Jackie Jackson - age 12-16 Jackie Jackson - age 12-16   See fewer
Kelli Martin
La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10 La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10   See fewer
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.
Marlon Jackson - age 7-9 Marlon Jackson - age 7-9   See fewer
Monica Calhoun
Rebbie Jackson Rebbie Jackson   See fewer
Jason Weaver
Michael Jackson (aged 9-14) Michael Jackson (aged 9-14)   See fewer
Angel Vargas
Tito Jackson Tito Jackson   See fewer
Terrence Howard
Jackie Jackson (as Terrence Dashon Howard) Jackie Jackson (as Terrence Dashon Howard)   See fewer
Lanei Chapman
Actress Actress   See fewer
Billy Dee Williams
Berry Gordy Berry Gordy   See fewer
Vanessa Williams
Suzanne de Passe Suzanne de Passe   See fewer
Monica Allison
Hazel Gordy Hazel Gordy   See fewer
Finis Henderson III
Apollo Theatre MC Apollo Theatre MC   See fewer
Grady Harrell
Jackie Wilson Jackie Wilson   See fewer
Eugene Lee
Bill Bray Bill Bray   See fewer
Bobby Mardis
Chicago Theatre MC Chicago Theatre MC   See fewer
Narcissa Marte
High School Girl High School Girl   See fewer
Charles E. Timbers Jr.
Dr. Hayes Dr. Hayes   See fewer
Shakiem Evans
Tito Jackson - Age 10-14 (as Shakiem Jamar Evans) Tito Jackson - Age 10-14 (as Shakiem Jamar Evans)   See fewer
Ebonie Smith
La Toya Jackson La Toya Jackson   See fewer
Jacen Wilkerson
Marlon Jackson - Age 10-12 Marlon Jackson - Age 10-12   See fewer
Nicholas Phillips
Randy Jackson Randy Jackson   See fewer
Wylie Draper
Michael Jackson Michael Jackson   See fewer
Colin Steele
Jermaine Jackson Jermaine Jackson   See fewer
Marcus Maurice
Marlon Jackson Marlon Jackson   See fewer
Robert Redcross
Randy Jackson Randy Jackson   See fewer
Randy Kirby
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
Terry Coleman
Tito's Friend Tito's Friend   See fewer
Erin LeShawn Wiley
Groupie 1 (as Erin Leshawn Wiley) Groupie 1 (as Erin Leshawn Wiley)   See fewer
Rana Kirkland
Groupie 2 (as Rana Mack) Groupie 2 (as Rana Mack)   See fewer
Melanie Taylor
Airport Fan 1 Airport Fan 1   See fewer
Emily Williams
Airport Fan 2 Airport Fan 2   See fewer
Fayln Bryant
Rebbie Jackson age 8 (uncredited) Rebbie Jackson age 8 (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony W. Johnson
H.S Emcee (uncredited) H.S Emcee (uncredited)   See fewer
Todd Ledbetter
Luther Jackson (uncredited) Luther Jackson (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Nardozzi
Bowler / Bar Patron (uncredited) Bowler / Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Abolade David Olatunde
Newborn Michael Jackson (uncredited) Newborn Michael Jackson (uncredited)   See fewer
Ben Schneider
Recording Engineer - Rockin' Robin (uncredited) Recording Engineer - Rockin' Robin (uncredited)   See fewer
Oz Sultan
Band Member (uncredited) Band Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Jonathan Williams
Young Pool party diver (uncredited) Young Pool party diver (uncredited)   See fewer
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