The Jacksons: An American Dream

  • Rated 6.9 out of 10
  • TV Series
  • 1992
  • 1 season
  • Drama

The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.

Starring
Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams, Jason Weaver

Seasons

Cast

  • Angela Bassett

    Angela Bassett

    Katherine Jackson

  • Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

    Joseph Jackson

  • Billy Dee Williams

    Billy Dee Williams

    Berry Gordy

  • Jason Weaver

    Jason Weaver

    Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

  • Bumper Robinson

    Bumper Robinson

    Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

  • Terrence Howard

    Terrence Howard

    Jackie Jackson (adult)

  • Vanessa Williams

    Vanessa Williams

    Suzanne de Passe

  • Holly Robinson Peete

    Holly Robinson Peete

    Diana Ross

  • Ebonie Smith

    Ebonie Smith

    La Toya Jackson (adult)

  • Margaret Avery

    Margaret Avery

    Martha Scruse

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