The Jacksons: An American Dream

6.7(49 votes)

1992 - 1992

300m per episode

Ended1 Season2 Episodes

Drama

The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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Created by:

Jermaine Jackson

Network:

ABC

Country:US

Languages

Original:en

Spoken:

English

Seasons

Season 1

2 episodes

1992

Cast

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

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