The Jacksons: An American Dream(1992)
series - first aired/released 1992-11-15 - audience 6.9
Drama
Directed by Karen Arthur
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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Cast
Angela BassettKatherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
Billy Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
Jason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
Ebonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret AveryMartha Scruse
Monica CalhounRebbie Jackson
Monica AllisonHazel Gordy- Shakiem EvansTito Jackson (ages 11-15)
- Jacen WilkersonMarlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
Nicholas PhillipsRandy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie DraperMichael Jackson (adult)- Colin SteeleJermaine Jackson (adult)
- Robert RedcrossRandy Jackson (adult)
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- Finis Henderson IIIApollo Theatre MC
- Ángel VargasTito Jackson (adult)
- Elizabeth NarvaezDee Dee
- Marcus MauriceMarlon Jackson (adult)
- Floyd Roger Myers Jr.Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)
- Kelli MartinLa Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)
Alex BurrallMichael Jackson (ages 6-8)- Jermaine Jackson IIJermaine Jackson (ages 10-17)
- Maya Nicole JohnsonJanet Jackson
Eugene LeeBill Bray
Seasons
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