Jermaine Jackson

Biography

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) Tah'Kyah Caslin Juane Brings Plenty Jackson (2008) 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 daughter Tah'Kyah and son Jaafar—he has ensured that the family's influence on music and cinema remains a dominant force in the 21st century. Source: Based on industry records, family archives, and biographical data. Text is available under the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.

Known For

The View

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Sacrée soirée

Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

The Facts of Life

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Miss USA

All Movies (17)

• Michael Jackson: A Life in Music2026 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Greatest Night in Pop2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan2023 · as Self (archive footage)
• Hitsville: The Making of Motown2019 · as Self
• Michael Jackson, Gone Too Soon2019 · as Self
• Jermaine Jackson : the Jackson Musical2013 · as Self
• Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?2010 · as Self (archive footage)
• Michael Jackson Memorial2009 · as Self
• Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See2003 · as Self
• Longshot2001 · as Jermaine Jackson
• The Jacksons Live in Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour1984 · as Self
• Voyage of the Rock Aliens1984 · as Rain
• Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever1983 · as Self
• Save the Children1973 · as Self
• The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana1971 · as Self
• Diana!1971 · as Self

All TV Shows (34)

• Il était une fois Champs-Élysées2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn2020 · as Self
• Leaving Neverland2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez2017 · as Self - Interviewee
• Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell2011 · as Self
• Justin Lee Collins: Good Times2010 · as Self
• Move Like Michael Jackson2009
• The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty2009 · as Self
• Celebrity Ghost Stories2009 · as Self
• Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong2008 · as Self
• Gone Country2008 · as Self
• Katie & Peter: Unleashed2007
• The Friday Night Project2005 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Die ultimative Chartshow2003 · as Self
• Richard & Judy2001 · as Self
• Celebrity Big Brother2001 · as Self
• The Early Show1999 · as Self
• The Heaven and Earth Show1998
• The Johannes B. Kerner Show1998 · as Self
• The View1997 · as Self
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks1996 · as Self
• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• Sacrée soirée1987 · as Self - The Jacksons
• Obs 86 - Show1986 · as Jackson Five
• Show & Co. mit Carlo1984 · as Self
• Champs-Elysées1982 · as Self
• Champs-Elysées1982 · as Self - The Jacksons
• Solid Gold1980
• The Facts of Life1979
• Numéro un1975 · as Self - The Jackson 5
• Cher1975 · as Self
• Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest1972 · as Self
• Miss USA1963 · as Self - Judge