Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1966-05-16 (57 years old)

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Biography

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 30 years. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame.


After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music. In addition to receiving recognition for the innovation in her records, choreography, music videos, and prominence on radio airplay and MTV, she was acknowledged as a role model for her socially conscious lyrics.


In 1991 she signed the first of two record-breaking, multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest paid artists in the industry. Her debut album under the label, Janet (1993), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol as she began to explore sexuality in her work. That same year, she appeared in her first starring film role in Poetic Justice; since then she has continued to act in feature films. By the end of the 1990s, she was named the second most successful recording artist of the decade. The release of her seventh studio album All for You (2001) coincided with a celebration of her impact on popular music as the inaugural MTV Icon. After parting ways with Virgin she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records. In 2015 she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation.


Having sold over 160 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the United States, with 26 million certified albums. She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again" and "All for You" among her signature songs; she holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart by a female artist with 18. In 2008 Billboard magazine released its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, placing her at number seven, while in 2010, ranking her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". One of the world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers.

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Filmography

all 86

self 62

TV Shows 45

Movies 41

Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas (2023)

Movie
Self - Presenter
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)

Movie
Self - Guest
Sherri

Sherri (2022)

TV
Self
JANET JACKSON.

JANET JACKSON. (2022)

TV
Self
Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records

Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records (2021)

TV
Self (archive footage)
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (2021)

Movie
Actress
A COLD CASE: Based On True Jack Boyz Stories

A COLD CASE: Based On True Jack Boyz Stories (2019)

Movie
The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)

TV
9.5
Self
Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth (2019)

Movie
Self
Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival

Janet Jackson at Glastonbury Festival (2019)

Movie
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony (2019)

Movie
Self (archival footage)
The Minnesota Sound

The Minnesota Sound (2019)

Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
McQueen

McQueen (2018)

Movie
6
Self
The Last Days of Michael Jackson

The Last Days of Michael Jackson (2018)

Movie
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)

TV
6.58
Self
Radio Disney Music Awards

Radio Disney Music Awards (2013)

TV
Self
Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy

Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy (2012)

Movie
Jo
For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls (2010)

Movie
Patricia
Why Did I Get Married Too?

Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)

Movie
1
Self
Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop?

Michael Jackson: The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? (2010)

Movie
Self
Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five (2009)

TV
Self
Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson Memorial (2009)

Movie
Self
Michael Jackson - Unmasked

Michael Jackson - Unmasked (2009)

Movie
The Michael Jackson Story

The Michael Jackson Story (2009)

Movie
Self
Michael Jackson: Life of a Superstar

Michael Jackson: Life of a Superstar (2008)

Movie
Patricia
Why Did I Get Married?

Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

Movie
Herself (archive footage)
Janet Jackson: Exposed

Janet Jackson: Exposed (2007)

Movie
Self
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show (2007)

TV
7.5
The Tyra Banks Show

The Tyra Banks Show (2005)

TV
5.5
Thanks
Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars (2005)

TV
6
Self
Maxim: Hot Clips 3

Maxim: Hot Clips 3 (2005)

Movie
Self
Anke Late Night

Anke Late Night (2004)

TV
Self
Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004)

Movie
Self
Sex 'n' Pop

Sex 'n' Pop (2004)

TV
Self
On Air with Ryan Seacrest

On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004)

TV
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)

TV
5.15
Self
Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies (2003)

Movie
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)

TV
6.3
Self
Tha Westside

Tha Westside (2002)

Movie
Herself
Janet: Live in Hawaii

Janet: Live in Hawaii (2002)

Movie
Self
The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City (2001)

Movie
Herself
Janet Jackson - All For You

Janet Jackson - All For You (2001)

Movie
Self
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001)

Movie
Denise
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)

Movie
6.06
Self
TV Total

TV Total (1999)

TV
Self
Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour (1998)

Movie
Janet Jackson
Will & Grace

Will & Grace (1998)

TV
6.33
Self
The View

The View (1997)

TV
5.5
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

TV
Self
Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1995)

Movie
Self
Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making (1995)

Movie
Self - Performer
MTV Europe Music Awards

MTV Europe Music Awards (1994)

TV
Self
Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films

Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993)

Movie
6
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

TV
6
Self
RapLine

RapLine (1993)

Movie
Justice
Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice (1993)

Movie
7
Self
GMTV

GMTV (1993)

TV
Thanks
Malcolm X

Malcolm X (1992)

Movie
4.5
Self
Punkt 12

Punkt 12 (1992)

TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Self (Archive footage, Alright music video)
Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose (1991)

TV
Herself
Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990

Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 (1990)

Movie
Self
Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation

Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (1990)

Movie
Self
Rhythm Nation 1814

Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989)

Movie
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)

TV
Self
Going Live!

Going Live! (1987)

TV
Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

Larry Holmes vs. David Bey (1985)

Movie
Self
MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards (1984)

TV
Cleo Hewitt
Fame

Fame (1982)

TV
Self
Wetten, dass..?

Wetten, dass..? (1981)

TV
Jojo Ashton
A New Kind of Family

A New Kind of Family (1979)

TV
Charlene DuPrey
Diff'rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes (1978)

TV
6.23
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978)

Movie
Self
The Jacksons

The Jacksons (1976)

TV
The Sonny & Cher Show

The Sonny & Cher Show (1976)

TV
Self - Musical Guest / Self - Host & Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live (1975)

TV
6.36
Self
Cher

Cher (1975)

TV
Millicent 'Penny' Woods
Good Times

Good Times (1974)

TV
10
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)

TV
6
Self
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show (1970)

TV
4
The Jim Nabors Hour

The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)

TV
Self
The Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards (1959)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Self
Today

Today (1952)

TV
Herself
Family First

Family First

TV
Self
MTV Rockumentary

MTV Rockumentary

TV

Ratings

Average 6.16
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1966-05-16 (57 years old)

Birth Name
Janet Damita Jo Jackson

Birth Place
Gary, United States of America

Religion
Sunni Islam

Height

Relationships
James DeBarge (1984-01-01 - 1985-01-01), Wissam Al Mana (2012-01-01 - 2017-01-01), René Elizondo Jr. (1991-01-01 - 2003-01-01)

Children
Eissa Al Mana

Father
Joe Jackson

Mother
Katherine Jackson

Siblings
Brandon Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Janet Damita Jo Jackson

Awards
NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


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