Marlon Jackson

Marlon Jackson

Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957) is an American entertainer, singer, and dancer best known as a member of the Jackson 5. He is the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon now runs Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and unity worldwide. Marlon David Jackson was born on March 12, 1957, at St Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, the sixth child of Joseph who was a steel mill worker, and played in an R&B band, the Falcons, with his brother Luther, and Katherine Jackson, a Jehovah's Witness. He was born seventeen and a half months before his younger brother Michael (born August 29, 1958). Growing up, Marlon was especially close to Michael, whom he considered the substitute for his lost twin brother, Brandon, who died shortly after birth. Marlon and Michael were a fun team. “We were the jokers of the family," Marlon said. They would often get in trouble, but they stuck together. By 1964, Marlon and Michael joined their brothers Tito, Jackie and Jermaine, forming the group the Jackson 5. Mother, Katherine played the piano and clarinet, and sang harmonies with the brothers. Father, Joe led the rehearsals, keeping them off the street and away from trouble. They won singing competitions all over the state including New York. That marked the beginning of their career. Because of their name the Jackson 5, Randy Jackson the youngest Jackson brother didn't make the cut. He was later included in the TV program “The Jacksons” in 1976 as well as some performances. Marlon was known as “the dancingest Jackson”, cause of his flamboyant dance moves, a name he himself came up with. Marlon was not the most prominent member of the Jackson 5, though he did sing lead vocals on many of their hits. Marlon also played the conga and tambourine. Marlon has three sisters; Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet. Marlon and his brothers first signed as the Jackson 5 with Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records in November 1967, and their first single "Big Boy", was released on January 31, 1968. After the group recorded three more songs with the Steeltown label (on two records) they were signed with Berry Gordy of Motown Records in 1969. Not feeling that they were being paid fair royalties by Motown Records for their success as well as their desire for creative control, the Jackson 5 decided to leave the label and sign with Epic Records in 1975. Jermaine split from the Jackson Five to start a solo career at Motown, and was replaced by his brother Randy Jackson. Unbeknownst to the group, Gordy had trademarked the name The Jackson Five and did not allow the group to continue using the name when they left the label. Once signed with Epic, the group became known simply as The Jacksons. In 1983, Gordy asked the group to perform at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special. In 1997, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 with his brothers. In 2001, he reunited with his brothers to perform for the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Special. Like Michael and Jermaine, Marlon began a solo career, releasing the album Baby Tonight in 1987. Despite Baby Tonight reaching No. 22 on the Top R&B Albums chart in the United States, Marlon has not released another album since then. ... Source: Article "Marlon Jackson" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Marlon Jackson
  • Popularity: 2.744
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1957-03-12
  • Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
  • Homepage: https://www.thejacksons.com/marlon-jackson/
  • Also Known As: Jackson 5, The Jackson 5, The Jackson Five , The Jacksons, Marlon David Jackson
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Marlon Jackson Movies

  • 1987
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    Student Confidential

    Student Confidential

    3 1987 HD

    Four high school students are led into the world of adult vices by their guidance counselor, a shadowy, suicidal millionaire.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Marlon Jackson

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  • 1975
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    The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City

    The Jackson 5: The Complete Performance Live In Mexico City

    1 1975 HD

    The concert occurred in December, 1975 after Jermaine Jackson left the band who was replaced by Randy in the performance.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1984
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    Michael Jackson & The Jacksons - Live Toronto

    Michael Jackson & The Jacksons - Live Toronto

    1 1984 HD

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1971
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    Goin' Back to Indiana

    Goin' Back to Indiana

    1 1971 HD

    Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

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    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 2003
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    Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

    Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

    9.2 2003 HD

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1984
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    The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour

    The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour

    5.6 1984 HD

    The Victory Tour was a concert tour of the United States and Canada by The Jacksons between July and December 1984. It was the first and only tour...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1971
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    Diana!

    Diana!

    7 1971 HD

    Diana! is American singer Diana Ross' first solo TV special, which aired on ABC on April 18, 1971. The program was choreographed by David Winters of...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Diana Ross

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  • 1988
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    Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

    Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

    7 1988 HD

    Music documentary directed by Patrick T. Kelly.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1973
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    Save the Children

    Save the Children

    1 1973 HD

    A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Roberta Flack

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  • 2019
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    Hitsville: The Making of Motown

    Hitsville: The Making of Motown

    7.6 2019 HD

    The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Berry Gordy

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  • 2016
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    Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

    Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

    6.9 2016 HD

    Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Michael Jackson

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  • 1983
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    Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

    Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

    8.2 1983 HD

    Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Richard Pryor

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  • 1994
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    Nell

    Nell

    6.6 1994 HD

    In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Jodie Foster

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  • 2024
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    The Greatest Night in Pop

    The Greatest Night in Pop

    8.018 2024 HD

    In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Lionel Richie

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  • 1985
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    We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

    We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

    8.4 1985 HD

    We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Jane Fonda

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  • 1977
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    The Jacksons

    The Jacksons

    8.7 1977 HD

    The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Janet Jackson

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  • 2010
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    The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

    The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

    1 2010 HD

    The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty is an American reality television program that stars members of the musical Jackson family and airs on A&E Network....

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Jermaine Jackson

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  • 1982
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    Numéro un

    Numéro un

    6 1982 HD

    A French variety show.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast:

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  • 2013
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.5 2013 HD

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Michel Drucker

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  • 2010
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    1 2010 HD

    The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty is an American reality television program that stars members of the musical Jackson family and airs on A&E Network....

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Jermaine Jackson

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