Jackson 5's success, his problems with acne as a teenager, and the group's eventual switch to Epic Records in the 1970s, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller, the commercial mishap that caused his hair to ignite, and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean", as well as his difficult relationship with his father in the 1980s. Michael Jackson's voice is heard on: "Beat It", "Human Nature", "Billie Jean", "I Want You Back", "I Wanna Be Where You Are", "I'll Be There", "Rockin' Robin", "ABC", and "Dancing Machine". On all other songs, the Michael Jackson vocal part is performed by Anthony Harrell, Jason Weaver or Kipp Lennon. Cast Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joe Jackson Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson Holly Robinson Peete as Diana Ross Margaret Avery as Martha Scruse Billy Dee Williams as Berry Gordy Vanessa Williams as Suzanne de Passe Wylie Draper as Michael Jackson Abolade David Olatunde as Michael Jackson (baby) Alex Burrall as Michael Jackson (ages 6–8) Jason Weaver as Michael Jackson (ages 9–14) Colin Steele as Jermaine Jackson Jermaine Jackson Jr. as Jermaine Jackson (ages 10–17) Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson Bumper Robinson as Jackie Jackson (ages 13–17) Monica Calhoun as Rebbie Jackson Ebonie Smith as La Toya Jackson Kelli Martin as La Toya Jackson (ages 8–10) Angel Vargas as Tito Jackson Shakiem Jamar Evans as Tito Jackson (ages 11–15) Maya Nicole Johnson as Janet Jackson Monica Allison as Hazel Gordy Robert Redcross as Randy Jackson Nicolas Phillips as Randy Jackson (ages 7–9) Marcus Maurice as Marlon Jackson Floyd Myers Jr. as Marlon Jackson (ages 7–9) Jacen Wilkerson as Marlon Jackson (ages 10–15) Amanda Hall as Danielle Reception The Jacksons: An American Dream became one of the most popular and successful music-biography miniseries of the 1990s. Part 1 of the miniseries was the third highest-rated program broadcast during the week of November 9–15 with a 21.1 rating. Part 2 of the miniseries was watched by 38.4 million viewers in 22.3 million households becoming the highest-rated program broadcast during the week of November 16–22 posting a 23.9 rating, and 36 share. Overall, the miniseries was watched in 38.3 million households and posted a 22.3 rating and 33 share. The series won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography, and was also nominated for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special, Outstanding