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Michael Jackson
- Active
- 1964 — 2009
About
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Michael Jackson
- Born
- 1958-08-29
- Died
- 2009-06-25
- Occupation
- songwriter / musician / dancer / philanthropist / singer / composer / video artist / music executive / record producer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Gary / St. Mary's Mercy Hospital
- Height
- 175 cm
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseLisa Marie Presley1994-05-26 — 1996-08-20
- SpouseDebbie Rowe1996-11-15 — 2000-04
Family
- FatherJoe Jackson (talent manager)
- MotherKatherine Jackson
- SiblingRebbie Jackson
- SiblingJanet Jackson
- SiblingLa Toya Jackson
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- pop music
- contemporary R&B
- soul
- disco
- rock music
Voice type
- tenor
Record labels
- Epic Records
- Sony Music
- Motown
- Steeltown Records
Awards & Nominations
24 received · 3 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Received |
| 2002 | Johnny Mercer Award | Received |
| 2001 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Received |
| 1996 | Grammy Award for Best Music Video Scream / Childhood | Received |
| 1993 | Grammy Legend Award | Received |
Notable Works
- Thriller1982 studio album by Michael Jackson
- Bad1987 studio album by Michael Jackson
Education
- Montclair College Preparatory School
Languages
Native language
- American English
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- American English
- English
Links & Accounts
Audience Snapshots
Dated Wikidata snapshots, not live follower counts.
| Platform | Audience | Account | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 41,600,000 | Michael Jackson | 2026-10-12 |
| TikTok | 8,488,441 | @michaeljackson | 2026-10-12 |
| X / Twitter | 2,192,557 | @michaeljackson | 2026-10-12 |
All 12 recorded snapshots
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q2831 ↗
Biographical data from Wikidata (CC0). Fact links open the corresponding statements and references.
Portrait source & license ↗
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