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James DeBarge

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
James DeBarge was born on 22 August 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for Punky Brewster (1984), DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985) and Solid Gold (1980). He was previously married to Janet Jackson.
BornAugust 22, 1963
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    • Known for

    Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, George Gaynes, and Cherie Johnson in Punky Brewster (1984)
    Punky Brewster
    6.6
    TV Series
    • James DeBarge
    El DeBarge in DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985)
    DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night
    6.7
    Music Video
    • James DeBarge
    • 1985
    Deborah Jenssen and Darcel Wynne in Solid Gold (1980)
    Solid Gold
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Self(as DeBarge)
    Motown Returns to the Apollo
    9.1
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 1985

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, George Gaynes, and Cherie Johnson in Punky Brewster (1984)
      Punky Brewster
      6.6
      TV Series
      • James DeBarge
      • 1987
    • El DeBarge in DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985)
      DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night
      6.7
      Music Video
      • James DeBarge
      • 1985

    Videos1

    Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever: Complete collection
    Trailer 1:56
    Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever: Complete collection

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • DeBarge
    • Born
      • August 22, 1963
      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    • Spouses
        Janet JacksonSeptember 7, 1984 - November 18, 1985 (annulled)
    • Children
        Kristinia DeBarge
    • Parents
        Etterlene 'Mama' DeBarge
    • Relatives
        Tommy DeBarge(Sibling)

    Did you know

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      Has three children Kristinia DeBarge, James, Jr. and Tori.

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