Michael Jackson
| Birth Name(s) : Michael Joseph Jackson | Date of Birth: August 29, 1958 |
| Sex/Type: Male | Status: N/A |
| Profession: Actor/Musician | Partner: N/A |
| Biography American superstar Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958 and has been entertaining audiences nearly his entire life. His father, Joseph Jackson, had been a guitarist but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to Katherine (Scruse). Together they prodded their growing family's musical interests at home. By the early 60s the older boys Jackie, Tito and Jermaine had begun performing around the city; by 1964 Michael and Marlon had joined in. In the 90s the down side as an 80s pop phenomenon began to show. Michael grew terribly child-like and introverted by his celebrity. A rather timorous, androgynous figure to begin with, his physical appearance began to change drastically and his behavior grew alarmingly bizarre, making him a consistent target for scandal-making, despite his numerous charitable acts. Two brief marriages, one to Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley, were forged and two children produced by his second wife during that time, but the purposes were obviously image oriented. Despite it all, Michael Jackson's skills as a singer, dancer, writer and businessman is unparalleled, and it is these prodigious talents that will ultimately prevail over the negative aspects of his life. | |
| Quote "I'll always be Peter Pan in my heart." |
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Name: Michael Joseph Jackson Birth Date: August 29, 1958 (12:13 am) Star Sign: Virgo Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA Current Residence: Neverland Valley Ranch, Los Olivos, California, USA Parents: Katherine (*May 4, 30) & Joseph Jackson (*July 26, 29) Siblings: Rebbie (Maureen Reilette, *May 29, 50) Jackie (Sigmund Esco, *May 4, 51) Tito (Toriano Adaryll, *October 15, 53) Jermaine (Lajaun, *December 11, 54) LaToya Yvonne (*May 29, 56) Marlon David (*March 12, 57) Randy (Steven Randall, *October 31, 61) Janet Damita Jo(*May 16, 66) Marriages: Lisa Marie Presley (May 26, 1994 - January 1996) Deborah Rowe (Nov. 14, 1996 - filed for divorce in October 1999) Children: Prince Michael Joseph, Junior *February 13, 1997 - godmother: Elizabeth Taylor, godfather: Macaulay Culkin Paris Michael Katherine *April 3, 1998 - godfather: Macaulay Culkin Godchild: Michael Gibb (son of Barry Gibb - 'Bee Gees') Height: 5' 10" (1,78 m) Weight: 8 stone - 136lbs Eye Color: Dark brown Hair Color: Black Shoe Size: US 10 (European 42) Secondary School Qualifications: high-school diploma Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, entrepreneur Interests & Hobbies: Reading, painting, martial arts, dancing, acting, drawing, animals, philanthropic and humanitarian causes, going to amusement parks, traveling, shopping, going to the movies, spending time with children (especially terminally ill and underprivileged children), collect paintings, sculptures, movie memorabilia and old costumes, investing Best Friend: Elizabeth Taylor Idols: Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelley, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Three Stooges, Walt Disney Favorite Accessory: Black Fedora Favorite Actor/Actress: Shirley Temple, Elizabeth Taylor, Katherine Hepburn, Morgan Freeman, Marlon Brando Favorite Artists: Michaelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci Favourite Board Game: Monopoly Favorite Books: 'Peter Pan' by James Matthew Barrie, 'Jonathan Livingstone Seagull' by Richard Bach, 'The Old Man And The Sea' by Ernest Hemingway Favorite Classical Composers: Claude Debussy ('Afternoon of the Fawn'), Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky, Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew Favorite Colors: Red, black Favorite Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Pinocchio Favorite Drink: mineral water (e.g. Evian, Perrier), fruit juice (orange), vegetable juice (carrot), Gatorade (during concerts) Favorite Food: Mexican, exotic, spicy & vegetarian food, Sushi, pizza, chicken, fish, fresh fruits, popcorn, vanilla ice with cookie pieces, sunflower seeds, glazed doughnuts, frosted flakes with milk, M&Ms Favorite Movies: 'Peter Pan', 'E.T.', 'Star Wars' Favorite Singers: James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr., The Temptations, Diana Ross Favorite Songs When He Was A Child: 'Tobacco Road', 'You Are My Sunshine', 'Cloud Nine' by The Temptations Favorite TV Shows: Flip Wilson Show, Brady Bunch, Road Runner Show, The Simpsons First Movie Debut: 'The Wiz' (1978) First Record Ever Bought: 'Mickey's Monkey' by Smokey Robinson and Miracles First Record Ever Made: 'Big Boy' (Steel Town Records) Current Record Label: Epic Records (Sony Music) Own Record Label: MJJ Music Famous Duets: Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson Michael's grandmother suggested his name to his mother. Michael is the seventh of nine children, and the fifth son of 6 boys. Joseph Jackson (Michael's father) performed with a group called 'The Falcons'. Michael's mother Katherine played the clarinet, piano, and guitar when she was younger. Gladys Knight discovered The Jackson Five. Michael gave his first public appearance at the age of 5 singing 'Climb Every Mountain'. The Jackson 5's first paying gig was at a place called Mr. Lucky's. They were paid US $ 1 each for their performance. When Michael was younger, he enjoyed hiding spiders in his sister LaToya's bed. Tatum O'Neal was Michael's first date. Michael is very ticklish. Michael subscribes to Disney Adventure. Michael favorite Disneyland ride is 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. 'Come Together' is one of Michael's favorite Beatles song. Michael's drawing of Mickey Mouse is included in a book called 'The Art of Mickey Mouse'. On November 20, 1984, Michael received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. In 1987, Michael embarked upon his first solo tour for his BAD LP. When touring, Michael loses about 10 pounds of water weight during his performances. To help keep his voice clear, Michael would normally put 2 Ricola drops in a cup of hot water and drink this. In 1992, Michael was crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village in Gabon, Ivory Coast. Michael has a suite named after at the Hotel Royal Plaza in Disney World. 'Moonwalk' (Michael's autobiography) was a number one best seller in the United States and England. |