Cast & creator
Jermaine Jackson
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, The View
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.
Also known as: The Jackson 5, The Jacksons, The Jackson Five
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film credits
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television credits
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1948–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (56)
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
The View
Self
1997
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Sacrée soirée
Self - The Jacksons
1987The Johannes B. Kerner Show
Self
1998
Champs-Elysées
Self
1982Champs-Elysées
Self - The Jacksons
1982
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996
Michael
Executive Producer
2026
The Facts of Life
1979
Richard & Judy
Self
2001
Celebrity Big Brother
Self
2001
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self
2009The Heaven and Earth Show
1998
Miss USA
Self - Judge
1963Die ultimative Chartshow
Self
2003
Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez
Self - Interviewee
2017
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
Self
2011
Solid Gold
1980
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Self
1972
The Early Show
Self
1999
Cher
Self - The Jackson 5
1975
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Self (archive footage)
2022
Leaving Neverland
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Jackson 5ive
Theme Song Performance
1971The Jackson 5ive
Songs
1971
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
2023
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
Self
2008
E! True Hollywood Story
1996Show & Co. mit Carlo
Self
1984
The Greatest Night in Pop
Self (archive footage)
2024
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
Self
2020
The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto
Self
1984
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times
Self
2010
Gone Country
Self
2008
Obs 86 - Show
Jackson Five
1986The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
Self
2009The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
Producer
2009
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Rain
1984
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
Self
1971
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Self
1983
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
Self
2019Move Like Michael Jackson
2009
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Self (archive footage)
2003
Michael Jackson Memorial
Self
2009
Longshot
Jermaine Jackson
2001Katie & Peter: Unleashed
2007
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Self (archive footage)
2010
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Self
2019
Save the Children
Self
1973
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See
Self
2003
Diana!
Self
1971
The Friday Night Project
Self
2005
Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical
Self
2013