Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson (born December 11, 1954, in Gary, Indiana) is an American screen artist and music icon whose on-camera presence has long been intertwined with the story of the Jackson family. Rising to worldwide fame as a core member of The Jackson 5, he became known not only for his vocals but also for anchoring the group’s sound on bass, helping define an era of pop and soul that continues to reverberate through film and television.

While his solo work expanded his profile, Jackson’s public narrative has frequently returned to the group’s evolution—later performing again with The Jacksons in the 1980s. That legacy has made him a recurring figure in documentaries, concert films, and television specials, where his perspective and archival appearances add first-hand texture to the most scrutinized family in modern entertainment history.

His screen credits include appearances as himself in projects such as Michael Jackson Memorial, The Jacksons Live At Toronto 1984 - Victory Tour, Diana!, and The Greatest Night in Pop, as well as archival features like Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? He also appears credited by name in Longshot.

Born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson, Jermaine is one of nine siblings including Michael and Janet. As the father of a large, creatively active family, he has helped extend the Jackson legacy into a new generation of performers and filmmakers.