The Jacksons: An American Dream

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The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992- 1992

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

6.7(50 votes)

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Overview

The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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Cast & Crew

28 members

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Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

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Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

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Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

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Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

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Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

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Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

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Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

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Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

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Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

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Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

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Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

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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)

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Wylie Draper

Michael Jackson (adult)

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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)

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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

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