Janet Jackson

Born

May 16, 1966 (59 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Gary, Indiana, USA

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.

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas

Self

2.0

2023

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self - Presenter

8.2

2022

Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

Self (archive footage)

6.8

2021

Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth

Herself

7.2

2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Self

7.0

2019

The Minnesota Sound

The Minnesota Sound

Self (archive footage)

0.0

2019

McQueen

McQueen

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

7.5

2018

For Colored Girls

For Colored Girls

Jo / Red

6.7

2010

Why Did I Get Married Too?

Why Did I Get Married Too?

Patricia

6.5

2010

We Are the World 25 For Haiti

We Are the World 25 For Haiti

Self (singing voice)

7.0

2010

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

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

Self (archive footage)

6.0

2010

Michael Jackson Memorial

Michael Jackson Memorial

Self

8.0

2009

The Michael Jackson Story

The Michael Jackson Story

Self

5.5

2009

Why Did I Get Married?

Why Did I Get Married?

Patricia

6.5

2007

Janet Jackson: Exposed

Janet Jackson: Exposed

Herself (archive footage)

9.5

2007

Maxim: Hot Clips 3

Maxim: Hot Clips 3

Self

0.0

2005

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

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

7.3

2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Self · (2 episodes)

5.7

2003

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies

Self (archive footage)

8.9

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

(1 episode)

5.5

2003

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories

Self

6.5

2002

Janet: Live in Hawaii

Janet: Live in Hawaii

Herself

6.9

2002

The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City

Self

4.8

2001

Janet Jackson - All For You

Janet Jackson - All For You

Herself

10.0

2001

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

MTV Icon: Janet Jackson

Self

7.0

2001

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

Denise

5.0

2000

Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

Janet Jackson: The Velvet Rope Tour

Herself

7.7

1998

Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996

7.7

1995

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

Self

0.0

1995

Dangerous: The Short Films

Dangerous: The Short Films

Self (uncredited)

8.2

1993

RapLine

RapLine

Self

10.0

1993

Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

Justice

6.9

1993

Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990

Janet Jackson: Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990

Herself

0.0

1990

Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation

Herself

9.0

1990

Rhythm Nation 1814

Rhythm Nation 1814

Herself

7.9

1989

Larry Holmes vs. David Bey

0.0

1985

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

0.0

1978

Mirroring Michael Jackson

Mirroring Michael Jackson

Self

0.0

Sherri

Sherri

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

4.2

2022

JANET JACKSON.

JANET JACKSON.

Self · (4 episodes)

7.7

2022

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

(1 episode)

6.5

2019

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self · (2 episodes)

5.9

2014

Radio Disney Music Awards

Radio Disney Music Awards

Self · (1 episode)

9.6

2013

Live from Studio Five

Live from Studio Five

Self · (2 episodes)

3.7

2009

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Self · (1 episode)

7.2

2007

The Tyra Banks Show

The Tyra Banks Show

(2 episodes)

5.0

2005

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

Self · (1 episode)

9.5

2004

TV total

TV total

Self · (1 episode)

6.2

1999

Will & Grace

Will & Grace

Janet Jackson · (1 episode)

6.9

1998

The View

The View

Self · (2 episodes)

4.4

1997

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

(1 episode)

8.1

1996

MTV Europe Music Awards

MTV Europe Music Awards

Self - Performer · (1 episode)

10.0

1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

7.2

1993

GMTV

GMTV

Self · (1 episode)

5.6

1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

(1 episode)

5.5

1992

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Self (Archive footage, Alright music video) · (1 episode)

5.9

1991

MTV Rockumentary

MTV Rockumentary

(1 episode)

7.0

1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

(1 episode)

5.5

1988

Going Live!

Going Live!

Self · (1 episode)

6.0

1987

Sacrée soirée

Sacrée soirée

Self · (2 episodes)

6.5

1987

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

(1 episode)

7.6

1984

MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

Self · (4 episodes)

7.6

1984

Fame

Fame

Cleo Hewitt · (25 episodes)

6.8

1982

Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

Self · (3 episodes)

4.3

1981

Wetten, dass..?

Wetten, dass..?

Self · (1 episode)

5.3

1981

A New Kind of Family

A New Kind of Family

(11 episodes)

5.0

1979

Diff'rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes

Charlene DuPrey · (8 episodes)

7.0

1978

The Jacksons

The Jacksons

Self · (12 episodes)

9.0

1976

The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

(1 episode)

6.0

1976

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)

7.0

1975

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host & Musical Guest · (1 episode)

7.0

1975

Cher

Cher

Self · (1 episode)

6.2

1975

American Music Awards

American Music Awards

Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)

8.2

1974

Good Times

Good Times

Milicent 'Penny' Woods · (48 episodes)

8.0

1974

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

(1 episode)

6.5

1971

The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

Self · (1 episode)

4.8

1970

The Jim Nabors Hour

(1 episode)

0.0

1969

The Grammys

The Grammys

Self · (1 episode)

8.7

1959

The Oscars

The Oscars

Self · (1 episode)

7.1

1953

Today

Today

Self · (1 episode)

5.8

1952

Family First

Herself · (1 episode)

0.0