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Michael Jackson: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
  • Birth Place: Gary, IN
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/29/1958, Virgo
  • Date of Death: 06/25/2009
  • Profession: Singer; dancer; composer; record producer; actor
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Michael Jackson Fast Facts:
  • Scored four No. 1 hits ("I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There") in 1970 with The Jackson 5 when he was 12.
  • First big-screen role was playing the Scarecrow in 1978's poorly received Wizard of Oz update The Wiz.
  • His Thriller is the best-selling album in history. From its 1982 debut through 1995, it sold more than 1 million copies a year.
  • In 1985, he paid $40 million dollars for the rights to much of The Beatles' catalog.
  • A 1993 appearance on Oprah Winfrey drew 62 million viewers.
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with his brothers) in 1997.
  • Michael Jackson Relationships:
  • Debbie Rowe - Ex-wife
  • Jackie Jackson - Brother
  • Janet Jackson - Sister
  • Jermaine Jackson - Brother
  • Joe Jackson - Father
  • Katherine Jackson - Mother
  • La Toya Jackson - Sister
  • Lisa Marie Presley - Ex-wife
  • Marlon Jackson - Brother
  • Paris Michael Katherine Jackson - Daughter
  • Prince Michael Jackson II - Son
  • Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. - Son
  • Randy Jackson - Brother
  • Rebbie Jackson - Sister
  • Tito Jackson - Brother
  • Michael Jackson Awards:
  • 1983 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Nominee
  • 1983 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
  • 1984 Grammy: Best Long Form Music Video - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 1979 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
  • 1989 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
  • 1995 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
  • 1983 Grammy: Record of the Year - Winner
  • 1985 Grammy: Song of the Year - Winner
  • 1984 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Music Video - Winner
  • 1984 People's Choice Awards: Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer - Winner
  • 1989 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Music Video - Winner
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics - Nominee
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