

Acting
Michael Jackson
- Career
Active from 1978 to 2023, with a break from 2010 to 2021, busiest in 1997 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 9top three billing
- Average score
70/100
- Highest rated
Michael Jackson's Thriller86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 21 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.4, average 5.4
- Historical0.8, average 2.6
- Psychological3.8, average 5.5
- Crime1.9, average 3.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Visual Spectacle 4
- Michael Jackson 3
- Concert Film 3
- Iconic Music Videos 2
- Nostalgic Entertainment 2
- Musical Fantasy 2
- Pop Culture Icon 2
- Musical Journey 2
- 80s Pop Culture Icon 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
John LandisWriterMichael Jackson's Thriller, Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory, HIStory on Film, Volume II
John SingletonDirectorMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory, Michael Jackson's Remember the Time
Nipsey RussellActorThe Wiz, Wiz on Down the Road
Sidney LumetActorThe Wiz, Wiz on Down the Road
Ted RossActorThe Wiz, Wiz on Down the Road
Janet JacksonActorMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, Janet Jackson: Japanese Singles Collection - Greatest Hits
Diana RossActorThe Wiz, Wiz on Down the Road
Dorian HolleyActorThis Is It, Michael Jackson: HIStory World Tour - Live in Copenhagen
Mick GarrisActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Ghosts
Bob GiraldiWriterMichael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory, HIStory on Film, Volume II
Joe PytkaDirectorMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory- RRobert PaynterCinematographerMichael Jackson's Thriller, HIStory on Film, Volume II
Movies and TV shows
44Upcoming
1 title
2020s
3 titles · average score 59
2010s
1 title
as (archive footage)
2000s
7 titles · average score 64

GoodWatch score 74Writer

GoodWatch score 69Thanks

GoodWatch score 27as Agent M.J.

GoodWatch score 81Executive Producer

GoodWatch score 51as Agent M

GoodWatch score 82Choreographer
TV show
1990s
14 titles · average score 76

GoodWatch score 58as Michael Jackson

GoodWatch score 81as Maestro / Mayor / Mayor Ghoul / Superghoul / Skeleton

GoodWatch score 85Producer, Writer
Choreographer, Director

GoodWatch score 88Executive Producer, Choreographer

GoodWatch score 77Songs

GoodWatch score 84Writer, Producer

GoodWatch score 50Theme Song Performance

GoodWatch score 83Director, Writer

GoodWatch score 67Theme Song Performance

GoodWatch score 88Choreographer
as Magic Performer
1980s
15 titles · average score 76

GoodWatch score 83TV show · as Leon Kompowsky (voice)

GoodWatch score 58as Michael

GoodWatch score 78Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Choreographer

GoodWatch score 67as Captain EO

GoodWatch score 86as Michael Jackson

GoodWatch score 84Producer
TV show · as (archive footage) / Self (archive footage)
















