---
name: "Michael Jackson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/michael-jackson"
fi1m_id: "michael-jackson"
imdb_id: "nm0001391"
tmdb_id: 82702
wikidata_id: "Q2831"
roles: ["Actor","Writer","Producer"]
born: "29 August 1958"
died: "25 June 2009"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 44
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-10-05T02:26:23.090266+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Michael Jackson

## Identity

Michael Jackson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michael-jackson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** michael-jackson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001391
- **TMDB ID:** 82702
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2831
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2831, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001391/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/82702

Actor and writer. Born 29 August 1958 in Gary, Indiana, USA. Died 25 June 2009.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Writer, Producer
- **Born:** 29 August 1958, Gary, Indiana, USA
- **Died:** 25 June 2009
- **Active:** 1983–2026
- **Also known as:** King of Pop, Michael Joseph Jackson, Michael Joe Jackson, John Jay Smith, The Jackson Five, The Jackson 5, The Jacksons
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 5: 2 acting, 2 crew, 1 other
- **Average Fi1m score:** 44, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 40 (1), 1990s 68 (1), 2000s 48 (1), 2010s 91 (1), 2020s 47 (1)
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2831, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001391/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/82702

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Michael*](https://film.one/film/michael.md) (47)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He began his career as a child performer with the Jackson 5 and later achieved global success as a solo artist, appearing in films including *The Wiz* (1978) as the Scarecrow.

Jackson is known for music videos and short films such as *Michael Jackson's Thriller* (1983) and *Moonwalker* (1988), in which he also performed and wrote. His music features on the soundtrack of the 2026 biographical film *Michael*.

He received voice credits in episodes of *The Simpsons* (1989) and made cameo appearances in later productions including *Men in Black II* (2002).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, nme.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

### Performed in (2) — the average rests on these

- *Men in Black II* (2002), Fi1m 48, as Agent M — [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md)
- *Moonwalker* (1988), Fi1m 40, as Michael — [page](https://film.one/film/moonwalker.md)

### Crew (2)

- *Michael* (2026), Fi1m 47, Music — [page](https://film.one/film/michael.md)
- *Free Willy* (1993), Fi1m 68, Theme Song Performance — [page](https://film.one/film/free-willy.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *O.J.: Made in America* (2016), Fi1m 91, as Self (archive footage) — [page](https://film.one/film/o-j-made-in-america.md)

## Complete filmography (43)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Michael* (2026), Music — Fi1m 47, [page](https://film.one/film/michael.md)
- *Michael Jackson - L'uomo allo specchio* (2023), as (archive footage)
- *Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits* (2022), as (archive footage)
- *Andy Warhol, Fluorescent* (2016), as (archive footage)
- *Sweetgrass* (2009), Thanks
- *This Is It* (2009), Writer
- *Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls* (2004), as Agent M.J.
- *Michael Jackson: The One* (2004), Executive Producer
- *Men in Black II* (2002), as Agent M — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md)
- *Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration* (2001), Choreographer
- *Slå på ring* (2001), series, Actor
- *Swing Vote* (1999), as Michael Jackson
- *Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen* (1997), Choreographer, Director
- *Ghosts* (1997), as Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton · Story, Songs
- *Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich* (1997), Executive Producer, Choreographer
- *HIStory on Film, Volume II* (1997), Writer, Producer
- *HIStory on Film, Volume II* (1997), Executive Producer
- *Get on the Bus* (1996), as Songs
- *Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home* (1995), as Theme Song Performance
- *Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory* (1995), Executive Producer, Writer, Producer
- *Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films* (1993), Director, Writer
- *The Big Story* (1993), series, Actor
- *Free Willy* (1993), as Theme Song Performance — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/free-willy.md)
- *Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour* (1992), Choreographer
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Leon Kompowsky (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Moonwalker* (1988), as Michael · Choreographer, Story, Executive Producer, Songs — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/moonwalker.md)
- *Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me* (1988), Executive Producer
- *The Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" Special* (1988), Thanks
- *NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World* (1988), Executive Producer
- *MTV Special Weekend, Michael Jackson: Bad Tour Special* (1988), Executive Producer
- *BBC Behind The Beat Special, Michael Jackson: The Magic Continues on Tour* (1988), Producer
- *Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues* (1988), Executive Producer
- *Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns* (1987), Executive Producer, Choreographer
- *Captain EO* (1986), as Captain EO · Original Music Composer
- *That's Dancing!* (1985), Actor
- *The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto* (1984), Director
- *Making Michael Jackson's Thriller* (1983), Producer
- *Michael Jackson's Thriller* (1983), as Michael Jackson · Writer, Producer, Choreographer
- *The Wiz* (1978), as Scarecrow
- *Wiz on Down the Road* (1978), as Scarecrow
- *Ben* (1972), as Songs
- *The Jackson 5ive* (1971), series, as Theme Song Performance, Songs
- *Untitled Michael Sequel*, Music

## Gallery

- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-1d766d173cdf.jpg) Michael Jackson — Matthew Rolston; Distributed by Epic Records, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Michael_Jackson_1983_%283x4_cropped%29_%28contrast%29.jpg/1280px-Michael_Jackson_1983_%283x4_cropped%29_%28contrast%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Jackson 1991 by Arun](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-f98da6d3980c.jpg) Michael Jackson 1991 by Arun — Anurekhac7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/32_Michael_Jackson_1991_by_Arun.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Fans protest Michael Jackson's innocence in the child molestation scandal in 2004 (2003)](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-4fbcad728bc9.jpg) Fans protest Michael Jackson's innocence in the child molestation scandal in 2004 (2003) — rafael rozendaal from paris, la france, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Amsterdam_2004.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Ticket for a Michael Jackson concert in Vienna (1999)](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-bf5e35cc15e4.png) Ticket for a Michael Jackson concert in Vienna (1999) — Medullaoblongata Projekt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Austria_Vienna_Michael_Jackson_concert_ticket.png/1280px-Austria_Vienna_Michael_Jackson_concert_ticket.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-7c637a8f7b10.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-42f2c34673fb.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-c861ba89993d.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB
- ![Walk of Fame in Hollywood. (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-fe284ebdf601.png) Walk of Fame in Hollywood. (2023) — User:VitorSete, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Collage_of_Walk_of_Fame.png/1280px-Collage_of_Walk_of_Fame.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![L'esprit du roi (de la pop). (2009)](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-4ebb99e800a2.jpg) L'esprit du roi (de la pop). (2009) — Thomas Bresson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/ComputerHotline_-_The_spirit_of_the_king_%28of_the_pop%29_%28by%29.jpg/1280px-ComputerHotline_-_The_spirit_of_the_king_%28of_the_pop%29_%28by%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-a9a6f9afa3d9.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-3ecc2ac990d1.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Jackson](https://film.one/media/person/6830/gallery-276ae2507923.jpg) Michael Jackson — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 20 won, 2 nominated

- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 2010: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (won)
- Johnny Mercer Award 2002: Johnny Mercer Award (won)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (won)
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video 1996: Grammy Award for Best Music Video (won), for *Scream / Childhood*
- Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist 1993: Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist (won)
- Grammy Legend Award 1993: Grammy Legend Award (won)
- Officer of the National Order of Merit 1992: Officer of the National Order of Merit (won)
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video 1990: Grammy Award for Best Music Video (won), for *Leave Me Alone*
- Medal of the City of Paris 1988: Medal of the City of Paris (won)
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year 1986: Grammy Award for Song of the Year (won), for *We Are the World*
- Grammy Award for Best New New Jack Swing Artist 1985: Grammy Award for Best New New Jack Swing Artist (won), for *Michael Jackson's Thriller*
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals 1985: Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (nominated), for *Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)*
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year 1984: Grammy Award for Album of the Year (won), for *Thriller*
- Grammy Award for Best Album for Children 1984: Grammy Award for Best Album for Children (won), for *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*
- Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance 1984: Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (won), for *Thriller*
- Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance 1984: Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (won), for *Billie Jean*
- Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance 1984: Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (won), for *Beat It*
- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song 1984: Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (won), for *Billie Jean*
- Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 1984: Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (won), for *Thriller*
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year 1984: Grammy Award for Record of the Year (won), for *Beat It*
- Grammy Award for Song of the Year 1984: Grammy Award for Song of the Year (nominated), for *Billie Jean*
- Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance 1980: Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (won), for *Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

---
© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/michael-jackson