Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

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.

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Known For

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Die Harald Schmidt Show

1995 • as Self

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1964 • as Self

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Leon Kompowsky (voice)

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report

2005 • as Self (archive footage)

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 • as Self

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

1982 • as Self (archive footage)

Filmography

2025

Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/18/2025

2024

The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/19/2024
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/12/2024
Michael Jackson: Ungloved
Michael Jackson: Ungloved
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/24/2024
The Bellingas: Rock the Theme Park
The Bellingas: Rock the Theme Park
as Achtbaan #4
Movie - Released: 7/10/2024
An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley
An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley
Movie - Released: 10/8/2024

2023

Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
Michael Jackson: Luces y sombras
Movie - Released: 9/10/2023
Thriller 40
Thriller 40
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/2/2023
TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
Movie - Released: 1/30/2023
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 4/3/2023
Xuxa, O Documentário
Xuxa, O Documentário
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 7/13/2023

2022

Claydream
Claydream
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/5/2022
TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/6/2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/19/2022
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/7/2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 12/21/2022

2021

Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/23/2021
МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х
МУЗ КЛИПЫ - 90х
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/5/2021

2020

The BRITs at 40
The BRITs at 40
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/11/2020
King of Sanwi
King of Sanwi
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/17/2020
The Real Michael Jackson
The Real Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/30/2020

2019

Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/17/2019
30 Years of Democracy
30 Years of Democracy
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/22/2019
Movie
The Man Behind the Dance
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/25/2019
Killing Michael Jackson
Killing Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/16/2019
Square One
Square One
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/5/2019
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/31/2019
90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
90s Divas: Whitney, Mariah, Céline
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2019
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/22/2019
Movie
13 Moments that Destroyed Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/16/2019
Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
Leaving Neverland: ProSieben Spezial
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/6/2019
Cola Wars
Cola Wars
as Self [Archival Footage]
Movie - Released: 8/18/2019
The UnXplained
The UnXplained
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 7/19/2019
Leaving Neverland
Leaving Neverland
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 3/3/2019

2018

Whitney
Whitney
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/5/2018
Studio 54
Studio 54
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/15/2018
Michael Jackson: Remember the King
Michael Jackson: Remember the King
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/15/2018
Quincy
Quincy
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/9/2018

2017

Axé: Music of a People
Axé: Music of a People
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/19/2017
The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments
The 90s the Most Shocking Celebrity Moments
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/1/2017

2016

O.J.: Made in America
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/20/2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/6/2016
Forensic Justice
Forensic Justice
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/23/2016

2015

The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/11/2015
Unity
Unity
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/12/2015
The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
The 2000's: The Decade We Saw It All
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 9/13/2015

2014

New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor
New World Order: Communism by the Backdoor
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/7/2014
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
Michael Jackson - The Final Days
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2014

2013

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2013
Propaganda
Propaganda
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/14/2013
Michael Jackson: El Rey del Pop
Michael Jackson: El Rey del Pop
as Cantante, Compositor
Movie - Released: 2/12/2013

2012

Bad 25
Bad 25
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/22/2012
Michael Jackson - Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
Michael Jackson - Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/2012
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2012

2011

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/2/2011
Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2011

2010

Michael Jackson's Vision
Michael Jackson's Vision
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2010
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/26/2010
Movie
Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/28/2010
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
as Michael Jackson (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/12/2010

2009

Michael Jackson - Unmasked
Michael Jackson - Unmasked
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
Movie
Michael Jackson: Never Surrender
Movie - Released: 9/15/2009
Michael Jackson: The Legacy
Michael Jackson: The Legacy
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
This Is It
This Is It
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/28/2009
Movie
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/9/2009
Movie
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/19/2009
Movie
Michael Jackson's HIStory: The King of Pop 1958-2009
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/1/2009
Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 7/7/2009
Michael Jackson: Devotion
Michael Jackson: Devotion
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/1/2009
Movie
Michael Jackson - L'histoire et la Légende
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/22/2009
Motown at the BBC
Motown at the BBC
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/20/2009
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
Doctor Prince & Mister Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/4/2009
Movie
My Friend Michael: Uri's Story
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/2/2009
The Michael Jackson Story
The Michael Jackson Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2008

Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller
Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller
as Michael Jackson
Movie - Released: 2/11/2008
Religulous
Religulous
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/1/2008

2006

TV
Semperopernball
as Self
TV - Released: 1/12/2006

2005

Michael Jackson's Boys
Michael Jackson's Boys
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/25/2005
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 10/17/2005

2004

Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls
Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls
as Agent M.J.
Movie - Released: 11/10/2004
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
Michael Jackson: The One
Michael Jackson: The One
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/2004
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2
Retro Video Collection 1975-1999 vol2
as self
Movie - Released: 9/13/2004

2003

Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/3/2003
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Movie - Released: 11/18/2003
Louis, Martin & Michael
Louis, Martin & Michael
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/16/2003
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life
Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/24/2003
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/23/2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
as Self
TV - Released: 6/4/2003

2002

Men in Black II
Men in Black II
as Agent M
Movie - Released: 7/3/2002
Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts
Michael Jackson: The Making of Ghosts
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/26/2002
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/8/2002

2001

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2001
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/13/2001

2000

Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/26/2000

1999

Swing Vote
Swing Vote
as Michael Jackson
Movie - Released: 4/19/1999
MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul
MJ & Friends: Live in Seoul
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/25/1999
MJ & Friends: Live in Munich
MJ & Friends: Live in Munich
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/27/1999
TV
Where Are They Now?
as Self
TV - Released: 6/7/1999
TV total
TV total
as Self
TV - Released: 3/8/1999

1997

HIStory on Film, Volume II
HIStory on Film, Volume II
as Michael Jackson
Movie - Released: 5/20/1997
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Gothenburg
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Gothenburg
Movie - Released: 8/16/1997
Ghosts
Ghosts
as Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton
Movie - Released: 9/4/1997
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Munich
as Self - Lead Vocals
Movie - Released: 7/6/1997
Michael Jackson History Tour Live in Basel
Michael Jackson History Tour Live in Basel
Movie - Released: 7/25/1997
Movie
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/24/1997
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
as Self - Lead Vocals
Movie - Released: 10/5/1997

1996

Michael Jackson: Live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996
Michael Jackson: Live in Brunei Royal Concert 1996
Movie - Released: 7/16/1996
Movie
Michael Jackson - Live at Jerudong Park Garden
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
Michael Jackson - HIStory Tour Live in Tunis
Michael Jackson - HIStory Tour Live in Tunis
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/1996
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Brunei
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Brunei
Movie - Released: 12/31/1996
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Sydney
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Sydney
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/16/1996
Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live in Auckland 1996
Michael Jackson's HIStory Tour Live in Auckland 1996
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/11/1996
Michael Jackson: History Tour World Tour - Live in Seoul
Michael Jackson: History Tour World Tour - Live in Seoul
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/11/1996
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Manila
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Manila
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/1996
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
TV - Released: 8/21/1996

1995

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/14/1995
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Movie - Released: 7/16/1995
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/10/1995
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/5/1995

1994

Movie
The Jackson Family Honors
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/22/1994

1993

Dangerous: The Short Films
Dangerous: The Short Films
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/28/1993
Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Buenos Aires
Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Buenos Aires
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/12/1993
Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Live In Argentina 1993
Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Live In Argentina 1993
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/4/1993
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/10/1993

1992

Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
as Self - Lead Vocals
Movie - Released: 10/2/1992
Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Bremen 1992
Michael Jackson: Dangerous World Tour - Live in Bremen 1992
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/8/1992
Remember the Time
Remember the Time
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/2/1992
TV
ECHO-Verleihung
as Self
TV - Released: 5/18/1992

1991

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/6/1991

1990

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/9/1990
Movie
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/4/1990
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
as Self (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/5/1990

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Leon Kompowsky (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

Moonwalker
Moonwalker
as Michael
Movie - Released: 10/29/1988
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/1988
Movie
Michael Jackson: Another Part of Me
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/19/1988
Daddy Can't Read
Daddy Can't Read
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/16/1988
Movie
The Making of Moonwalker
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1988
TV
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1988

1987

Citizen Steve
Citizen Steve
as Self - Singer
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87
Michael Jackson: Bad Japan Tour '87
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/26/1987
Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns
Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/31/1987
Michael Jackson Bad Tour - Brisbane - 1987
Michael Jackson Bad Tour - Brisbane - 1987
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Michael Jackson: Japan Tour '87 - Live in Yokohama
Michael Jackson: Japan Tour '87 - Live in Yokohama
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/26/1987
Michael Jackson's : Bad
Michael Jackson's : Bad
as Darryl
Movie - Released: 9/7/1987
Sacrée soirée
Sacrée soirée
as Self (Clip) (archive footage)
TV - Released: 9/2/1987

1986

Captain EO
Captain EO
as Captain EO
Movie - Released: 9/12/1986
The Making of Captain EO
The Making of Captain EO
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/12/1986

1985

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/1985
That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Movie - Released: 1/18/1985

1984

Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller
Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/31/1984
Movie
I Love Quincy
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/23/1984
The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour
The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984
TV
Goldener Löwe
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1984

1983

Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Michael Jackson
Movie - Released: 11/14/1983
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/15/1983
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/16/1983
Billie Jean
Billie Jean
as As himself
Movie - Released: 1/2/1983
Formel Eins
Formel Eins
TV - Released: 4/5/1983

1982

Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/16/1982
Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/16/1982

1981

Diana
Diana
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/2/1981
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
as Self
TV - Released: 9/15/1981
Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
as Self - Performer
TV - Released: 2/14/1981
Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
as Self
TV - Released: 2/14/1981

1980

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/6/1980

1978

The Wiz
The Wiz
as Scarecrow
Movie - Released: 10/24/1978
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Movie - Released: 5/3/1978
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/1978
Wiz on Down the Road
Wiz on Down the Road
as Scarecrow
Movie - Released: 1/1/1978

1976

The Jacksons
The Jacksons
as Self
TV - Released: 6/16/1976

1975

The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City
The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self
TV - Released: 1/12/1975

1974

Free to Be… You and Me
Free to Be… You and Me
as Self / Young Boy
Movie - Released: 3/11/1974
Sandy in Disneyland
Sandy in Disneyland
as Self (as The Jackson 5)
Movie - Released: 4/10/1974

1973

Save the Children
Save the Children
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/13/1973

1971

Goin' Back to Indiana
Goin' Back to Indiana
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/19/1971
Diana!
Diana!
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/1971

1964

Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1964

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1948

BAMBI Awards
BAMBI Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1948

Unknown

Movie
Mirroring Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Movie
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Helsinki
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Helsinki
as Self
Movie
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Bucharest
Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Bucharest
as Self
Movie
Movie
Leaving Neverland 3
as Self (archive footage)
Movie