Biography
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Jackson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Awards & recognition
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2010
- Johnny Mercer Award · 2002
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2001
- Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1996
- Echo Pop Award — the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist · 1993
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- Grammy Legend Award · 1993
- Officer of the National Order of Merit · 1992
- Grammy Award — Best Music Video · 1990
- Medal of the City of Paris · 1988
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1986
- Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 1985
- Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Performance · 1984
- Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 1984
- Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Song · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best Album for Children · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best Male Rock Vocal Performance · 1984
- Grammy Award — Producer of the Year, Non-Classical · 1984
- Grammy Award — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance · 1980
- American Choreography Awards
- Genesis Award
- International Artist Award of Excellence
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Grammy Award — Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1985 · nominated
- Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1984 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Michael Jackson: The Trial
Michael Jackson Live at Wembley July 16, 1988
Michael
Thriller 40
Square One: Michael Jackson
O.J.: Made in America
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
The Simpsons
The Greatest Night in Pop
Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
Cola Wars
MTV Video Music Awards
TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson: The Legacy
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Whitney
Bad 25
Michael Jackson: Devotion
This Is It
Moonwalker
TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Religulous
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
The Colbert Report
That's Dancing!
Becoming Madonna
Claydream
Sweetgrass
The UnXplained
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy
Woodstock 99: Peace Love and Rage
Studio 54
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?
Men in Black II
Leaving Neverland
Free Willy
The Wiz
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Michael Jackson: Moscow Case 1993
Ben
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Living with Michael Jackson
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls
Michael Jackson: Ungloved
Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle