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Date of Birth:
Trivia:
Had a favorable song written about him, "Jesse Jackson," by Kris Kristofferson... more
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(92 articles)
T.I. Talks To Ludacris From Prison About Lil Wayne Legal Trouble
(From MTV Music News. 28 October 2009, 10:42 PM, PDT)
How Sweet The Sound: An Interview With Joan Baez
(From Huffington Post. 15 October 2009, 12:49 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. | Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. | Elvis Jackson | Rev Jesse Jackson | Rev. Jesse L. Jackson | Rev. Jesse Jackson | Rev. Jessie Jackson | Reverend Jesse Jackson | The Reverend Jesse Jackson | The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
Filmography
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1. | "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995) | Cocky Locky (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.3 (131) |
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1. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 8.2 (6,613) |
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1. | Wattstax (1973) | (consultant) (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) | 1973 | - | 7.5 (313) |
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1. | People I Know (2002) | (the producers wish to thank: Rainbow/Push Coalition) (as The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.) | 2002 | - | 5.5 (5,838) |
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2. | Last Party 2000 (2001) | (special thanks) (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) | 2001 | - | 6.4 (458) |
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3. | Elvis Gratton: Le king des kings (1985) | (thanks) (as Elvis Jackson) | 1985 | - | 7.0 (450) |
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4. | Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) | (special thanks) (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) | 1983 | - | 7.8 (50) |
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1. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Himself / Himself - Guest (6 episodes, 2004-2009) | 2009 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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2. | Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | 8.9 (8) |
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3. | "Larry King Live" (1985) | Himself (6 episodes, 2006-2009) | 2009 | - | 5.8 (388) |
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4. | Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | 8.2 (140) |
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5. | "Today" (1952) | Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009) | 2009 | - | 4.6 (318) |
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6. | Journey Into America (2009) | Political/religious figure | 2009 | - | - |
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7. | The Nine Lives of Marion Barry (2009) (TV) | Himself | 2009 | - | 6.6 (22) |
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8. | "Christianity: A History" (2009) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 6.1 (6) |
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9. | "Black to the Future" (2009) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2009 | - | 4.7 (15) |
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10. | Glenn & Linus Michael Attend the Million Man March (2009) | 2009 | - | - | |
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11. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Himself / Himself - Visits the Superbowl (2 episodes, 1995-2009) | 2009 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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12. | Mile High: How to Win... and Lose... the White House (completed) (2009) | Interviewee | 2009 | - | - |
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13. | Life on the Road with Mr. and Mrs. Brown (completed) (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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14. | Law & Disorder: The Insanity Defense (post-production) (2009) | Himself - Senator | 2009 | - | - |
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15. | When the World Breaks (post-production) (2009) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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16. | "Unsung" (2008) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 9.7 (15) |
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17. | "The Daily Politics" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 6.7 (15) |
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18. | US Election Night (2008) (TV) | (as Reverend Jesse Jackson) Himself | 2008 | - | 3.2 (9) |
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19. | "Frontline" (1983) | Himself (2 episodes, 1996-2008) | 2008 | - | 8.5 (202) |
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20. | New Orleans Story (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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21. | 9th Annual State of the Black Union: Memorable Moments (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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22. | 9th Annual State of the Black Union: Building Blocks for America (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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23. | 9th Annual State of the Black Union: Breaking New Ground (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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24. | "Inside Edition" (1988) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | - |
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25. | Free for All! (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | 9.9 (11) |
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26. | Ballou (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | 7.9 (18) |
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27. | Split: A Divided America (2008) | 2008 | - | 8.1 (80) | |
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28. | King in Chicago (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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29. | 16th Annual Trumpet Awards (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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30. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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31. | State of the Black Union: Jamestown - Memorable Moments (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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32. | State of the Black Union: Jamestown - The First 400 Years (2007) (TV) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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33. | Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (2007) (TV) | 2007 | - | 6.6 (57) | |
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34. | "Big Ideas That Changed the World" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 9.1 (10) |
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35. | "BBC Four News" (2002) | Himself - US Civil Rights Campaigner (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 5.0 (11) |
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36. | Manufacturing Dissent (2007) | 2007 | - | 6.0 (1,346) | |
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37. | King: Man of Peace in a Time of War (2007) (V) | Himself | 2007 | - | - |
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38. | Dear Mister President (2006) | Himself | 2006 | - | 7.2 (7) |
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39. | Legends Ball (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.4 (76) |
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40. | "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" (2004) | Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2006) | 2006 | - | 3.5 (53) |
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41. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 6.3 (1,033) |
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42. | "The Colbert Report" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 9.2 (6,251) |
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43. | 2006 Trumpet Awards (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | - |
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44. | 21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | - |
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45. | Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 4.3 (11) |
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46. | The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.7 (33) |
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47. | "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.4 (10) |
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48. | Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.1 (10) |
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49. | "Good Morning America" (1975) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.1 (169) |
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50. | 2005 Trumpet Awards (2005) (TV) | Himself | 2005 | - | - |
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51. | "Real Time with Bill Maher" (2003) | Himself (3 episodes, 2003-2005) | 2005 | - | 8.2 (1,808) |
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52. | "Hannity & Colmes" (1996) | Himself (2 episodes, 2005) | 2005 | - | 3.5 (421) |
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53. | "This Week" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 5.9 (39) |
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54. | "Paula Zahn Now" (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 5.8 (5) |
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55. | "The Daily Show" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 9.0 (24) |
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56. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2004) | 2004 | - | 8.7 (768) |
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57. | Diary of a Political Tourist (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | 5.4 (91) |
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58. | "Tanner on Tanner" (2004) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2004 | - | 6.7 (174) |
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59. | What'd I Say?: A Tribute to Ray Charles (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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60. | 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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61. | "Breakfast with Frost" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 8.0 (6) |
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62. | Seasons of Change: The African American Athlete (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | - |
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63. | The Execution of Wanda Jean (2002) | Himself | 2002 | - | 7.7 (127) |
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64. | "America Beyond the Color Line with Henry Louis Gates Jr." (2002) | Himself (unknown episodes) | 2002 | - | 7.3 (31) |
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65. | Last Party 2000 (2001) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) Himself | 2001 | - | 6.4 (458) |
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66. | See How They Run (2001) | Himself | 2001 | - | 4.1 (22) |
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67. | "BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley" (1998) | Himself (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | - |
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68. | Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake... (2001) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.) Himself | 2001 | - | 6.2 (141) |
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69. | "ESPN SportsCentury" (1999) | Himself (5 episodes, 2000-2001) | 2001 | - | 8.7 (85) |
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70. | All God's Children (2001) (V) | (as Rev. Jesse L. Jackson) Himself | 2001 | - | - |
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71. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Himself (2 episodes, 1997-2000) | 2000 | - | 3.6 (556) |
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72. | Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) (TV) | Himself | 1998 | - | 5.2 (66) |
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73. | Death by Hanging (1998) (TV) | Himself | 1998 | - | - |
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74. | 69th Annual Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade (1998) (TV) | Host | 1998 | - | - |
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75. | "The Chris Rock Show" (1997) | Himself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 7.0 (153) |
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76. | 4 Little Girls (1997) | (as Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.) Himself (Founder of the Rainbow Push Coalition) | 1997 | - | 7.7 (1,227) |
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77. | Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996) (TV) | Himself | 1996 | - | 3.2 (13) |
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78. | The Alternative Christmas Message (1994) (TV) | Himself | 1994 | - | - |
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79. | "Baseball" (1994) | Himself (delivers eulogy at Jackie Robinson's funeral) (unknown episodes) | 1994 | - | 9.2 (1,183) |
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80. | The Essence Awards (1994) (TV) | Himself | 1994 | - | - |
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81. | The Last Party (1993) | (uncredited) Himself (addresses AIDS parade) | 1993 | - | 6.0 (311) |
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82. | "The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989) | Himself (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 6.4 (162) |
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83. | "Both Sides with Jesse Jackson" (1992) | Host | 1992 | - | - |
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84. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself / Himself - Host (2 episodes, 1984-1991) | 1991 | - | 8.2 (6,613) |
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85. | American Dream (1990) | Himself | 1990 | - | 7.9 (378) |
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86. | Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones (1990) | Himself | 1990 | - | 5.4 (108) |
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87. | "The Jesse Jackson Show" (1990) | Host (unknown episodes) | 1990 | - | - |
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88. | Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV) | Himself | 1990 | - | 6.7 (34) |
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89. | Route One USA (1989) | Himself | 1989 | - | 8.2 (81) |
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90. | "A Different World" (1987) | Himself (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 6.3 (831) |
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91. | Decade (1989) | Himself | 1989 | - | 3.8 (8) |
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92. | 21st NAACP Image Awards (1989) (TV) | Himself | 1989 | - | 3.0 (37) |
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93. | The 10th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1989) (TV) | Himself | 1989 | - | - |
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94. | All-Star Celebration: The '88 Vote (1988) (TV) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) Himself | 1988 | - | - |
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95. | Jackie Robinson: An American Journey (1988) (TV) | On Screen Narrator | 1988 | - | - |
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96. | "Tanner '88" (1988) | Himself (2 episodes, 1988) | 1988 | - | 8.1 (401) |
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97. | The Making of 'Black Mayors' (1986) (TV) | (as Reverend Jesse Jackson) Himself | 1986 | - | - |
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98. | In Remembrance of Martin (1986) | Himself | 1986 | - | 8.2 (6) |
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99. | Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1986) (V) | Himself | 1986 | - | 6.9 (15) |
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100. | "Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984) | Himself (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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101. | The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1985) (TV) | Himself | 1985 | - | - |
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102. | Samantha Smith Goes to Washington: Campaign '84 (1984) (TV) | Himself | 1984 | - | - |
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103. | Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) | Himself | 1983 | - | 7.8 (50) |
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104. | Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip (1982) | (uncredited) Himself - Audience Member | 1982 | - | 7.4 (920) |
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105. | The 1st Annual Black Achievement Awards (1978) (TV) | Himself | 1978 | - | - |
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106. | "Lou Grant" (1977) | Himself (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.2 (241) |
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107. | "Black Journal" (1968) | Himself (1 episode, 1976) | 1976 | - | - |
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108. | "Soul Train" (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | 6.4 (102) |
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109. | Save the Children (1973) | Himself | 1973 | - | 6.4 (18) |
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110. | Wattstax (1973) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) Himself | 1973 | - | 7.5 (313) |
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111. | "The Virginia Graham Show" (1970) | Himself (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.8 (9) |
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112. | "The David Frost Show" (1969) | Himself (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 8.5 (25) |
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1. | WWE: Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection (2009) (V) | Himself |
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4. | American Hardcore (2006) | (uncredited) Himself |
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7. | Letter to the President (2005) (V) | Himself |
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8. | "And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop" (2004) | Himself |
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9. | 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) | Himself |
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10. | Tragedy to Triumph: The Maryland Terrapin Odyssey (2003) (TV) | Himself |
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11. | Tupac: Resurrection (2003) | Himself |
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12. | Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) Himself |
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13. | Undercover Brother (2002) | (uncredited) Himself - Shouting 'I Am Somebody' |
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14. | Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (2002) | Himself |
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15. | Look Out Haskell, It's Real: The Making of 'Medium Cool' (2001) (TV) | Himself |
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16. | Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2000 (2000) (TV) | Himself |
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17. | Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself |
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18. | Our Friend, Martin (1999) (V) | (uncredited) Himself - pallbearer |
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19. | "Cold War" (1998) | (uncredited) Himself |
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20. | Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream (1995) | Himself |
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21. | The Speeches of Robert F. Kennedy (1995) (V) | Himself (at Lorraine Motel, pallbearer for King) |
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22. | Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993) (TV) | Himself |
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23. | Malcolm X (1992) | (uncredited) Himself |
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24. | Qui a tué Martin Luther King? (1992) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself (at King's final speech, at Lorraine Motel) |
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25. | JFK (1991) | (uncredited) Himself - after Assassination of Martin Luther King |
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26. | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) | (uncredited) Himself |
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27. | Malcolm X (1972) | (as Rev. Jesse Jackson) Himself |
Additional Details
Other Works:
(1995) TV commercial for "New York Times" newspaper more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 6 Interviews | 6 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Documentary | Talk-Show | Comedy | Music more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | African American | Politics more
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