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-dolla…
Movies & TV Shows
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Malcolm X (1992) — Self (uncredited)
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) — Denise
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Will & Grace (1998) — Janet Jackson
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Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Musical Guest
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Guest
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Diff'rent Strokes (1978) — Charlene DuPrey
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Poetic Justice (1993) — Justice
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The Graham Norton Show (2007) — Self
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Leaving Neverland (2019) — Self (archive footage)
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self
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Why Did I Get Married? (2007) — Patricia
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Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) — Patricia
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) — Self - Guest
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The View (1997) — Self
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
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For Colored Girls (2010) — Jo / Red
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Good Times (1974) — Milicent 'Penny' Woods
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The Oscars (1953) — Self
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E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
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The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) — Self
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Fame (1982) — Cleo Hewitt
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
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The Grammys (1959) — Self
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On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) — Self
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Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993) — Self (uncredited)
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Today (1952) — Self
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TV total (1999) — Self
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Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth (2019) — Self (archive footage)
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Entertainment Tonight (1981) — Self
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The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
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JANET JACKSON. (2022) — Self
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MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
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The Flip Wilson Show (1970) — Self
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Wetten, dass..? (1981) — Self
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Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) — Self
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Janet: Live in Hawaii (2002) — Self
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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)
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Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour (1998) — Self
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The Concert for New York City (2001) — Self