Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson

Known for
Acting
Born
December 11, 1954 (age 71)
Birthplace
Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Biography

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.

Known For

Filmography

2024
The Greatest Night in Pop poster

The Greatest Night in Pop

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2023
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan poster

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2022
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées poster

Il était une fois Champs-Élysées

TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep

2020
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn poster

Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2019
Hitsville: The Making of Motown poster

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Movie · as Self

2019
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon poster

Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon

Movie · as Self

2019
Leaving Neverland poster

Leaving Neverland

TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep

2017
Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez poster

Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez

TV · as Self - Interviewee · 1 ep

2013
Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical poster

Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical

Movie · as Self

2011
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell poster

Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2010
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? poster

Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2010
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times poster

Justin Lee Collins: Good Times

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2009
Michael Jackson Memorial poster

Michael Jackson Memorial

Movie · as Self

2009
Move Like Michael Jackson

Move Like Michael Jackson

TV · 7 eps

2009
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

TV · as Self · 6 eps

2009
Celebrity Ghost Stories poster

Celebrity Ghost Stories

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2008
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong poster

Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2008
Gone Country poster

Gone Country

TV · as Self · 7 eps

2007
Katie & Peter: Unleashed

Katie & Peter: Unleashed

TV · 1 ep

2005
The Friday Night Project poster

The Friday Night Project

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2003
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See poster

The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See

Movie · as Self

2003
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies poster

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

Movie · as Self (archive footage)

2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show poster

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2003
Die ultimative Chartshow

Die ultimative Chartshow

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2001
Longshot poster

Longshot

Movie · as Jermaine Jackson

2001
Richard & Judy poster

Richard & Judy

TV · as Self · 1 ep

2001
Celebrity Big Brother poster

Celebrity Big Brother

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1999
The Early Show poster

The Early Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1998
The Heaven and Earth Show

The Heaven and Earth Show

TV · 1 ep

1998
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show

Die Johannes B. Kerner Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1997
The View poster

The View

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1996
E! True Hollywood Story poster

E! True Hollywood Story

TV · 1 ep

1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks poster

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1987
Sacrée soirée poster

Sacrée soirée

TV · as Self - The Jacksons · 1 ep

1986
Obs 86 - Show poster

Obs 86 - Show

TV · as Jackson Five · 1 ep

1984
The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto poster

The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto

Movie · as Self

1984
Voyage of the Rock Aliens poster

Voyage of the Rock Aliens

Movie · as Rain

1984
Show & Co. mit Carlo

Show & Co. mit Carlo

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1983
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever poster

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Movie · as Self

1982
Champs-Elysées poster

Champs-Elysées

TV · as Self, Self - The Jacksons · 4 eps

1980
Solid Gold poster

Solid Gold

TV

1979
The Facts of Life poster

The Facts of Life

TV · 1 ep

1975
Cher poster

Cher

TV · as Self - The Jackson 5 · 1 ep

1973
Save the Children poster

Save the Children

Movie · as Self

1972
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest poster

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1971
Diana! poster

Diana!

Movie · as Self

1971
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana poster

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

Movie · as Self

1963
Miss USA poster

Miss USA

TV · as Self - Judge · 1 ep

1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1961
The Mike Douglas Show poster

The Mike Douglas Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep

1948
The Ed Sullivan Show poster

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV · as Self · 1 ep