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The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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1992- 1992
1 Seasons
2 Episodes
6.8(57 votes)
Ended
Drama

Overview

The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.

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PolyGram Television

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Cast & Crew

28 members
Acting

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Angela Bassett
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Billy Dee Williams
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Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Jason Weaver
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Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Bumper Robinson
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Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Terrence Howard
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Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Vanessa Williams
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Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Holly Robinson Peete
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Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Ebonie Smith
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Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Margaret Avery
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Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

Monica Calhoun
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Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

Monica Allison
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Shakiem Evans

Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)

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Jacen Wilkerson

Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)

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Nicholas Phillips

Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)

Nicholas Phillips
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Wylie Draper

Michael Jackson (adult)

Wylie Draper
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Colin Steele

Jermaine Jackson (adult)

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Robert Redcross

Randy Jackson (adult)

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Finis Henderson III

Apollo Theatre MC

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Ángel Vargas

Tito Jackson (adult)

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Elizabeth Narvaez

Dee Dee

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Marcus Maurice

Marlon Jackson (adult)

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Floyd Roger Myers Jr.

Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)

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Kelli Martin

La Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)

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Alex Burrall

Michael Jackson (ages 6-8)

Alex Burrall
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Jermaine Jackson II

Jermaine Jackson (ages 10-17)

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Maya Nicole Johnson

Janet Jackson

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Eugene Lee

Bill Bray

Eugene Lee

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