Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine La Juane Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, bassist, and a foundational member of the Jackson family. From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine served as the second lead vocalist of the Jackson 5 and played bass guitar. After a successful solo career at Motown, he rejoined the group—then known as The Jacksons—in 1983. Beyond his musical achievements, Jermaine is the patriarch of a large, creatively gifted family. His children have followed in the family’s footsteps, becoming actors, musicians, and filmmakers who continue to shape global entertainment.
Personal Life and Family
Jermaine was born at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, the fourth child of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He is the brother of Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet. His children include:
Jermaine La Juane "Jay" Jackson Jr. (1977)
Autumn Joy Jackson (1978)
Jeremy Maldonado Jackson (1986)
Jaimy Jermaine Jackson (1987)
Jourdynn Michael Jackson (1989)
Donté Randall Jackson (1992)
Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson (1996)
Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson (2000)
Abu Bakr Khalifa (2022) Legacy
Throughout his career, Jermaine has balanced his solo success with his commitment to the Jackson family legacy. By mentoring the next generation of performers—including his son Jaafar—he has ensured that the family's influence on music and cinema remains a dominant force in the 21st century.
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Movies (17)
Michael
2026 · Executive Producer
La gran noche del pop
2024 · Self (archive footage)
Lo mejor del domingo: La historia jamás contada de Ed Sullivan
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019 · Self
Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon
2019 · Self
Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical
2013 · Self
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
2010 · Self (archive footage)
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009 · Self
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
2003 · Self (archive footage)
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See
2003 · Self
Longshot
2001 · Jermaine Jackson
The Jacksons - Victory Tour Toronto
1984 · Self
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
1984 · Rain
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983 · Self
Save the Children
1973 · Self
The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana
1971 · Self
Diana!
1971 · Self
TV shows (36)
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn
2020 · Self
Dejando Neverland
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez
2017 · Self - Interviewee
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
2011 · Self
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times
2010 · Self
Move Like Michael Jackson
2009
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
2009 · Self, Producer
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009 · Self
Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong
2008 · Self
Gone Country
2008 · Self
Katie & Peter: Unleashed
2007
The Friday Night Project
2005 · Self
Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
Die ultimative Chartshow
2003 · Self
Richard & Judy
2001 · Self
Celebrity Big Brother
2001 · Self
The Early Show
1999 · Self
The Heaven and Earth Show
1998
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
1998 · Self
The View
1997 · Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996 · Self
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Sacrée soirée
1987 · Self - The Jacksons
Obs 86 - Show
1986 · Jackson Five
Show & Co. mit Carlo
1984 · Self
Champs-Elysées
1982 · Self, Self - The Jacksons
Solid Gold
1980
The Facts of Life
1979
Cher
1975 · Self - The Jackson 5
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
1972 · Self
The Jackson 5ive
1971 · Theme Song Performance, Songs
Miss USA
1963 · Self - Judge
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self