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American entertainer Michael Jackson who was often known by the nickname "the King of Pop", is considered one of the most successful and influential entertainers of all time. The influence of his music, dancing, fashion and humanitarian contributions has been extensive.

Music

Main articles: Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert and Move Like Michael Jackson

Michael Forever was a concert to honor Michael Jackson.

Television and Films

Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story was a 2004 telefilm on the life MJ.Move Like Michael Jackson is a British show named after Michael Jackson.

Actors who played Michael Jackson

This is the list of actors who have played Jackson as him or his parody. Two actors who has rose of stardom are Wyle Draper and Flex Alexander. Draper did not got a long life like Jackson and died in 1990.

Actor Credited character Title (year of theatrical release, unless otherwise noted)
Alex Burrall Michael Jackson (ages 6–8) The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Jason Weaver Michael Jackson (ages 9–14) The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Wylie Draper Michael Jackson The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Donald Fullilove Voice of Michael Jackson in animated cartoon series first time The Jackson 5ive (TV series) (1971-1972)
Flex Alexander Michael Jackson Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story (2004)
Navi Michael Jackson Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland (2017)

Games

Main articles: Michael Jackson-related games and Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Many games have made on of Michael Jackson.

Awards named after him

Main article: MTV Video Vanguard Award

Animals named after him

Main article: Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni

Cirque du Soleil

Main articles: Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour and Michael Jackson: One

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour is the official theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil which uses the music and vision of Michael Jackson along with Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatic performance style to create a realistic concert experience. The show was produced in partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson.

Fans and Impersonators

See also: Michael Jackson impersonator, Records and achievements of Michael Jackson, List of artists influenced by Michael Jackson, and List of cover versions of Michael Jackson songs
Jackson fan, Suleman Mirza (2009)

Jackson had remained a popular influence for the artists worldwide. His influence has produced best artists around the world. His worldwide impersonators are present everywhere. One noted dance is Suleman Mirza who rose to international fame as copying dance moves in Britain's Got Talent.

References

  1. "World Premiere Tonight in Montreal!". Cirque du Soleil Press Release. Cirque du Soleil. 2011-OCT-02. Retrieved 2012-JAN-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  2. "Michael Jackson". Search.bet.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  3. "Michael Jackson". Search.bet.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
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