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TV series

The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992 · 1 season · 2 episodes

Created by Joyce Eliason

6.9

TMDB audience score
58 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 2h 58m to watch every episode. An estimate: 2 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 89 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Angela Bassett
    Katherine Jackson
    2 episodes

  • Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    Joseph Jackson
    2 episodes

  • Billy Dee Williams
    Berry Gordy
    2 episodes

  • Jason Weaver
    Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
    2 episodes

  • Bumper Robinson
    Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
    2 episodes

  • Terrence Howard
    Jackie Jackson (adult)
    2 episodes

  • Vanessa Williams
    Suzanne de Passe
    2 episodes

  • Holly Robinson Peete
    Diana Ross
    2 episodes

  • Ebonie Smith
    La Toya Jackson (adult)
    2 episodes

  • Margaret Avery
    Martha Scruse
    2 episodes

  • Monica Calhoun
    Rebbie Jackson
    2 episodes

  • Monica Allison
    Hazel Gordy
    2 episodes

  • Shakiem Evans
    Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)
    2 episodes

  • Jacen Wilkerson
    Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
    2 episodes

  • Nicholas Phillips
    Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)
    2 episodes

  • Wylie Draper
    Michael Jackson (adult)
    2 episodes

  • Colin Steele
    Jermaine Jackson (adult)
    2 episodes

  • Robert Redcross
    Randy Jackson (adult)
    2 episodes

Seasons