Directed credits
2
Emerging
Beginning to build directing work.
Director
Michael Jackson
Acting
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
1.8
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Directed movies: 2Directed series: 0All crew credits: 30
TMDB ID: 82702
IMDb ID: nm0001391
Known for: Acting
Born: August 29, 1958
Died: June 25, 2009
Age: 50
Place of birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1948 - 2026
Years active: 79
Average TMDB rating: 7.15
Wikidata: Q2831
Also known as
King of Pop • El Rey del Pop • Michael Joseph Jackson
Frequent jobs
Director (2)Executive Producer (8)Writer (4)Choreographer (3)Producer (3)Theme Song Performance (3)Songs (2)Story (2)Thanks (2)
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, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Photos
Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Michael Jackson.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Michael Jackson.
8.6
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Choreographer
1992 Movie
8.6
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Writer
1997 Movie
8.5
Thriller 40
as Self (archive footage)
2023 Movie
8.4
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
2016 Movie
8.2
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Writer
1983 Movie
8.0
Ghosts
Story
1997 Movie
7.9
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
2024 Movie
7.9
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
as Self (archive footage)
2011 Movie
7.3
Whitney
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018 Movie
7.2
This Is It
Writer
2009 Movie
7.0
Religulous
as Self (archive footage)
2008 Movie
7.0
Moonwalker
Story
1988 Movie
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Michael Jackson.
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Michael Jackson.
6.4
Men in Black II
as Agent M
2002 Movie
6.8
Claydream
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Movie
7.3
Whitney
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018 Movie
7.0
Moonwalker
Story
1988 Movie
6.1
The Wiz
as Scarecrow
1978 Movie
7.3
Bad 25
as Self (archive footage)
2012 Movie
6.2
Free Willy
Theme Song Performance
1993 Movie
5.9
Citizen Steve
as Self - Singer
1987 Movie
7.2
This Is It
Writer
2009 Movie
8.2
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Writer
1983 Movie
7.8
Cola Wars
as Self (archive footage)
2019 Movie
I Love Quincy
as Self
1984 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Michael Jackson.
8.0
The Simpsons
as Leon Kompowsky (voice) • 1 eps
1989 Series
5.4
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self • 2 eps
1961 Series
6.9
The Colbert Report
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2005 Series
6.6
Top of the Pops
as Self • 2 eps
1964 Series
7.1
Die Harald Schmidt Show
as Self • 1 eps
1995 Series
9.0
Bambi
as Self • 1 eps
1948 Series
5.3
Wetten, dass..?
as Self - Performer • 1 eps
1981 Series
6.0
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self • 1 eps
1975 Series
7.7
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self • 4 eps
1984 Series
6.3
Champs-Elysées
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
1982 Series
5.1
Sacrée Soirée
as Self (Clip) (archive footage) • 6 eps
1987 Series
6.0
Idol
Songs • 1 eps
2004 Series
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Michael Jackson.
6.8
Sweetgrass
Thanks
2009 Movie
7.2
This Is It
Writer
2009 Movie
8.0
Michael Jackson: The One
Executive Producer
2004 Movie
8.0
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Choreographer
2001 Movie
9.4
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Choreographer
1997 Movie
8.0
Ghosts
Story
1997 Movie
8.1
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
Executive Producer
1997 Movie
8.6
HIStory on Film, Volume II
Writer
1997 Movie
6.3
Get on the Bus
Songs
1996 Movie
5.9
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Theme Song Performance
1995 Movie
8.3
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Executive Producer
1995 Movie
Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson: Scream
Producer
1995 Movie
6.2
Free Willy
Theme Song Performance
1993 Movie
8.6
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Choreographer
1992 Movie
Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal
Writer
1988 Movie
7.0
Moonwalker
Story
1988 Movie
Series
Other Crew Work in Series
Additional series credits for Michael Jackson.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Michael Jackson.
9.0
Quincy Jones | Music Man
as Self (archive footage)
2025 Movie
5.1
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
2025 Movie
7.8
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
as Self (archive footage)
2024 Movie
An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley
as Self (archive footage)
2024 Movie
Michael Jackson: Ungloved
as Self (archive footage)
2024 Movie
7.9
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
2024 Movie
8.5
Thriller 40
as Self (archive footage)
2023 Movie
0.5
Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
as Self (archive footage)
2023 Movie
7.0
TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
as Self - Ex-Husband of Lisa Marie Presley (archive footage)
2023 Movie
7.2
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
as Self (archive footage)
2023 Movie
8.2
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Movie
7.7
TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Michael Jackson.
9.8
Michael Jackson: The Trial
as Self (archive footage) • 4 eps
2026 Series
7.4
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2023 Series
6.6
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2022 Series
6.7
The UnXplained
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2019 Series
6.4
Leaving Neverland
as Self (archive footage) • 2 eps
2019 Series
Forensic Justice
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2016 Series
6.0
The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2015 Series
6.9
The Colbert Report
as Self (archive footage) • 1 eps
2005 Series
4.0
Celebrities Uncensored
as Self • 1 eps
2003 Series
10.0
Slå på ring
3 eps
2001 Series
7.5
Where Are They Now?
as Self • 2 eps
1999 Series
6.2
TV total
as Self • 1 eps
1999 Series