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Randy Jackson(II)

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  • Actor
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Randy Jackson
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Randy Jackson was born on 23 June 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996), American Idol (2002) and Christmas Letter. He was previously married to Erika Jackson and Elizabeth.
BornJune 23, 1956
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BornJune 23, 1956
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    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, and Ben Chaplin in The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
    The Truth About Cats & Dogs
    6.3
    • Soundtrack
    • 1996
    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
    American Idol
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Self
    Christmas Letter
    • Producer
      Wildfire
      Wildfire
      • Producer

        Credits

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        Producer

        • Wildfire
          • producer
          • Pre-production
        • New York's Finest
          • producer
          • Pre-production
        • Alex Boyé: Bend Not Break
          Music Video
          • executive producer
          • 2018
        • JC Chasez in America's Best Dance Crew (2008)
          America's Best Dance Crew
          6.9
          TV Series
          • executive producer
          • 2008–2015
        • When the Lights Go Down
          Video
          • executive producer
          • producer
          • 2011
        • R U There?
          TV Movie
          • producer
          • 2010
        • Mariah Carey in Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You (2010)
          Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You
          5.2
          TV Movie
          • executive producer
          • 2010

        Actor

        • Bitmoji TV (2020)
          Bitmoji TV
          8.9
          TV Series
          • Randy Jackson (voice)
          • 2020
        • Nicki Minaj: Come on a Cone (2012)
          Nicki Minaj: Come on a Cone
          3.0
          Music Video
          • Randy Jackson
          • 2012
        • Drake Bell, Susanne Blakeslee, Tara Strong, Daran Norris, and Daniella Monet in A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! (2011)
          A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!
          3.8
          TV Movie
          • Baby Poof (voice)
          • 2011
        • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
          The Simpsons
          8.6
          TV Series
          • Randy Jackson (voice)
          • 2010
        • Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac in Soul Men (2008)
          Soul Men
          6.4
          • Narrator (voice)
          • 2008
        • Paula Abdul in Paula Abdul Feat. Randy Jackson: Dance Like There's No Tomorrow (2008)
          Paula Abdul Feat. Randy Jackson: Dance Like There's No Tomorrow
          7.5
          Music Video
          • Randy Jackson
          • 2008
        • Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane in Family Guy (1999)
          Family Guy
          8.1
          TV Series
          • Randy Jackson (voice)
          • 2007
        • Mariah Carey in Mariah Carey Feat. Jermaine Dupri & Fatman Scoop: It's Like That (2005)
          Mariah Carey Feat. Jermaine Dupri & Fatman Scoop: It's Like That
          5.9
          Music Video
          • Randy Jackson
          • 2005
        • Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, and Amanda Bynes in Robots (2005)
          Robots
          6.4
          • Watch #2 (voice, uncredited)
          • 2005
        • Taye Diggs and Michael Michele in Kevin Hill (2004)
          Kevin Hill
          6.7
          TV Series
          • Grundy
          • 2005
        • Will Estes, Vanessa Lengies, Gail O'Grady, Brittany Snow, and Tom Verica in American Dreams (2002)
          American Dreams
          7.7
          TV Series
          • 2005
        • Rob Lowe, Joe Pantoliano, Tom Sizemore, Sarah Lancaster, and James J. Zito III in Dr. Vegas (2004)
          Dr. Vegas
          5.6
          TV Series
          • Desmond
          • 2004
        • Bernie Mac in The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
          The Bernie Mac Show
          7.3
          TV Series
          • Randy Jackson
          • 2004
        • Sex & the Studio 2
          Video
          • 2003
        • Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson in American Idol (2003)
          American Idol
          3.5
          Video Game
          • Randy Jackson (voice)
          • 2003

        Additional Crew

        • JC Chasez in America's Best Dance Crew (2008)
          America's Best Dance Crew
          6.9
          TV Series
          • presenter
          • 2008
        • In-development projects at IMDbPro

        Videos29

        Change of Plans (2011)
        Trailer 0:31
        Change of Plans (2011)
        American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
        Trailer 0:31
        American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
        American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
        Trailer 0:31
        American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
        American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
        Trailer 0:32
        American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
        American Idol
        Trailer 0:33
        American Idol
        Name That Tune: Catch Up On America's Favorite Guessing Game
        Trailer 0:31
        Name That Tune: Catch Up On America's Favorite Guessing Game
        Name That Tune: What Is It All About?
        Trailer 1:43
        Name That Tune: What Is It All About?

        Personal details

        • Official sites
          • Cameo
          • Facebook
        • Height
          • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
        • Born
          • June 23, 1956
          • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
        • Spouses
            Erika JacksonDecember 29, 1995 - February 7, 2019 (divorced, 2 children)
        • Parents
          • Jackson, Joe (III)
        • Other works
          Appeared in Dionne Farris's "Hopeless" music video.
        • Publicity listings
          • 1 Portrayal
          • 5 Interviews
          • 3 Articles
          • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

        Did you know

        • Trivia
          Played bass for the band Journey.
        • Quotes
          You could sing the phone book!
        • Trademark
          Frequently says "dawg," "pitchy" and "dude"
        • Nicknames
          • The Dawg
          • The Emperor

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