The Jacksons: An American Dream Part II (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The Jacksons: An American Dream

Part II (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Through the Jacksons' continuing success, rifts form within the family as Michael's star continues to rise, Tito marries, Jermaine leaves the group and Katherine discovers Joe's infidelity.

Director

Karen Arthur (directed by)

Writer

Joyce Eliason (written by)

Producers

Joyce Eliason | Jermaine Jackson | Margaret Maldonado Jackson

Composer

Harold Wheeler

Cinematographer

Tom Neuwirth

Editor

Paul Rubell

Casting Directors

Jaki Brown | Kimberly Hardin (as Kim Hardin) | Canice Kennedy

Production Designer

Joseph R. Jennings

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 18, 1992

Release date

Nov 18, 1992 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations

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45 cast members

Name	Known for
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Joseph Jackson Joseph Jackson See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Angela Bassett Katherine Jackson Katherine Jackson See fewer	Black Panther (2018)
Holly Robinson Peete Diana Ross (as Holly Robinson) Diana Ross (as Holly Robinson) See fewer	21 Jump Street (1987)
Margaret Avery Martha Scruse Martha Scruse See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Alex Burrall Michael Jackson (Aged 6-8) Michael Jackson (Aged 6-8) See fewer	Parenthood (1989)
Jermaine Jackson II Jermaine Jackson (Aged 13-17) Jermaine Jackson (Aged 13-17) See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Bumper Robinson Jackie Jackson - Age 12-16 Jackie Jackson - Age 12-16 See fewer	Enemy Mine (1985)
Kelli Martin La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10 La Toya Jackson - Age 8-10 See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. Marlon Jackson - Age 7-9 Marlon Jackson - Age 7-9 See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Monica Calhoun Rebbie Jackson Rebbie Jackson See fewer	Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Jason Weaver Michael Jackson (Aged 9-14) Michael Jackson (Aged 9-14) See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Angel Vargas Tito Jackson Tito Jackson See fewer	Killjoy (2000)
Terrence Howard Jackie Jackson (as Terrence Dashon Howard) Jackie Jackson (as Terrence Dashon Howard) See fewer	Crash (I) (2004)
Lanei Chapman Actress Actress See fewer	Rat Race (2001)
Elizabeth Narvaez Dee Dee Dee Dee See fewer	The Cosby Show (1984)
Billy Dee Williams Berry Gordy Berry Gordy See fewer	Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Vanessa Williams Suzanne de Passe Suzanne de Passe See fewer	Ugly Betty (2006)
Monica Allison Hazel Gordy Hazel Gordy See fewer	Virtuosity (1995)
Danielle Nicolet Verla Verla See fewer	Central Intelligence (2016)
Finis Henderson III Apollo Theatre MC Apollo Theatre MC See fewer	The Woman in Red (1984)
Grady Harrell Jackie Wilson Jackie Wilson See fewer	Big Eyes (I) (2014)
Jimmy Castor Royal Royal See fewer	The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Eugene Lee Bill Bray Bill Bray See fewer	American Crime (2015)
Bobby Mardis Chicago Theatre MC Chicago Theatre MC See fewer	One Last Time (1995)
Narcissa Marte High School Girl High School Girl See fewer	The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Charles E. Timbers Jr. Dr. Hayes Dr. Hayes See fewer	Zapruder the Time Intruder (2017)
Shakiem Evans Tito Jackson - Age 10-14 (as Shakiem Jamar Evans) Tito Jackson - Age 10-14 (as Shakiem Jamar Evans) See fewer	The Other Guys (2010)
Ebonie Smith La Toya Jackson La Toya Jackson See fewer	Lethal Weapon (1987)
Maya Nicole Johnson Janet Janet See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Jacen Wilkerson Marlon Jackson - Age 10-12 Marlon Jackson - Age 10-12 See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Nicholas Phillips Randy Jackson Randy Jackson See fewer	Scrooged (1988)
Wylie Draper Michael Jackson Michael Jackson See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Colin Steele Jermaine Jackson Jermaine Jackson See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Marcus Maurice Marlon Jackson Marlon Jackson See fewer	A Most Violent Year (2014)
Robert Redcross Randy Jackson Randy Jackson See fewer	Top Line (1988)
Randy Kirby Reporter Reporter See fewer	Pink Cadillac (1989)
Terry Coleman Tito's Friend Tito's Friend See fewer	The Principal (1987)
Erin LeShawn Wiley Groupie 1 (as Erin Leshawn Wiley) Groupie 1 (as Erin Leshawn Wiley) See fewer	Menace II Society (1993)
Rana Kirkland Groupie 2 (as Rana Mack) Groupie 2 (as Rana Mack) See fewer	Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993)
Melanie Taylor Airport Fan 1 Airport Fan 1 See fewer	Surviving Christmas (2004)
Emily Williams Airport Fan 2 Airport Fan 2 See fewer	Almost There! (1988)
John W. Iwanonkiw Co-Worker with Joseph jackson (uncredited) Co-Worker with Joseph jackson (uncredited) See fewer	The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Ray Iwanonkiw Co-Worker of Joseph Jackson (uncredited) Co-Worker of Joseph Jackson (uncredited) See fewer
Phil Nardozzi Bowler / Bar Patron (uncredited) Bowler / Bar Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Flatwoods (2022)
Jonathan Williams Young Pool Party Diver (uncredited) Young Pool Party Diver (uncredited) See fewer	Airport In (1996)