Name: Michael Joseph Jackson Birth Date: August 29, 1958 Star Sign: Virgo Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA Current Residence: Neverland Valley Ranch, Los Olivos, California, USA Parents: Katherine & Joseph Jackson Siblings: Rebbie Jackie Tito Jermaine LaToya Yvonne
Marlon David Randy Janet Damita Jo Marriages: Lisa Marie Presley (May 26, 1994 Deborah Rowe (Nov. 14, 1996 Children: Prince Michael Joseph, Junior *February 13, 1997 - godmother: Elizabeth Taylor, godfather: Macaulay Culkin Paris Michael Katherine *April 3, 1998 - godfather: Macaulay Culkin Godchild: Michael Gibb (son of Barry Gibb - 'Bee Gees') Height: 5' 10" (1,78 m) Eye Color: Dark brown Hair Color: Black Secondary School Qualifications: high-school diploma
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, entrepreneur
Interests & Hobbies: Reading, painting, martial arts, dancing, acting, drawing, animals, philanthropic and humanitarian causes, going to amusement parks, traveling, shopping, going to the movies, spending time with children (especially terminally ill and underprivileged children), collect paintings, sculptures, movie memorabilia and old costumes, investing Best Friend: Elizabeth Taylor Favorite Accessory: Black Fedora Favourite Board Game: Monopoly Favorite Colors: Red, black Favorite Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Pinocchio Favorite Drink: mineral water (e.g. Evian, Perrier), fruit juice (orange), vegetable juice (carrot), Gatorade (during concerts) Favorite Food: Mexican, exotic, spicy & vegetarian food, Sushi, pizza, chicken, fish, fresh fruits, popcorn, vanilla ice with cookie pieces, sunflower seeds, glazed doughnuts, frosted flakes with milk, M&Ms Favorite Movies: 'Peter Pan', 'E.T.', 'Star Wars' Favorite Singers: James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr., The Temptations, Diana Ross Favorite Songs When He Was A Child: 'Tobacco Road', 'You Are My Sunshine', 'Cloud Nine' by The Temptations Favorite TV Shows: Flip Wilson Show, Brady Bunch, Road Runner Show, The Simpsons First Movie Debut: 'The Wiz' (1978) First Record Ever Bought: 'Mickey's Monkey' by Smokey Robinson and Miracles First Record Ever Made: 'Big Boy' (Steel Town Records) Current Record Label: Epic Records (Sony Music) Own Record Label: MJJ Music Famous Duets: Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson Michael's grandmother suggested his name to his mother. Michael is the seventh of nine children, and the fifth son of 6 boys. Joseph Jackson (Michael's father) performed with a group called 'The Falcons'. Michael's mother Katherine played the clarinet, piano, and guitar when she was younger. Gladys Knight discovered The Jackson Five. Michael gave his first public appearance at the age of 5 singing 'Climb Every Mountain'. The Jackson 5's first paying gig was at a place called Mr. Lucky's. They were paid US $ 1 each for their performance. When Michael was younger, he enjoyed hiding spiders in his sister LaToya's bed. Michael is very ticklish.
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