Portrait of Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Bio: Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister
Born: Wed, Oct 08 1941
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Jesse Jackson is 83 years old
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Poster of South to Black Power
South to Black Power
Jesse Jackson was
82 in South to Black Power
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 28 2023
Poster of Loudmouth
Loudmouth
Jesse Jackson was
81 in Loudmouth
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 09 2022
Poster of El otro Rey de Chicago
El otro Rey de Chicago
Jesse Jackson was
80 in El otro Rey de Chicago
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 18 2022
Poster of Punch 9 for Harold Washington
Punch 9 for Harold Washington
Jesse Jackson was
80 in Punch 9 for Harold Washington
Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 11 2021
Poster of Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 02 2021
Poster of September First, Twenty-Twenty
September First, Twenty-Twenty
Jesse Jackson was
79 in September First, Twenty-Twenty
as 'Himself'.
Mon, May 10 2021
Poster of Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Killing Martin Luther King Jr.
Killing Martin Luther King Jr.
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Killing Martin Luther King Jr.
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 01 2021
Poster of Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Jesse Jackson was
79 in Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 11 2021
Poster of Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom
Jesse Jackson was
78 in Uncle Tom
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Bernie Blackout
Bernie Blackout
Jesse Jackson was
78 in Bernie Blackout
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 13 2020
Poster of Someday We'll all Be Free: The Donny Hathaway Story
Someday We'll all Be Free: The Donny Hathaway Story
Jesse Jackson was
78 in Someday We'll all Be Free: The Donny Hathaway Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 27 2020
Poster of Stax, le label soul légendaire
Stax, le label soul légendaire
Jesse Jackson was
77 in Stax, le label soul légendaire
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of Chicago at the Crossroad
Chicago at the Crossroad
Jesse Jackson was
77 in Chicago at the Crossroad
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 2019
Poster of The Road to Mass Incarceration
The Road to Mass Incarceration
Jesse Jackson was
76 in The Road to Mass Incarceration
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America
Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America
Jesse Jackson was
76 in Rise Up: The Movement that Changed America
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 04 2018
Poster of I Am MLK Jr.
I Am MLK Jr.
Jesse Jackson was
76 in I Am MLK Jr.
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 04 2018
Poster of Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
Jesse Jackson was
76 in Hope & Fury: MLK, the Movement and the Media
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 24 2018
Poster of '85: The Greatest Team in Football History
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
Jesse Jackson was
74 in '85: The Greatest Team in Football History
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of Crashing the Party
Crashing the Party
Jesse Jackson was
74 in Crashing the Party
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 21 2016
Poster of Fantastic Lies
Fantastic Lies
Jesse Jackson was
74 in Fantastic Lies
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 13 2016
Poster of We Are Many
We Are Many
Jesse Jackson was
72 in We Are Many
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 08 2014
Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Jesse Jackson was
71 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of MLK: The Assassination Tapes
MLK: The Assassination Tapes
Jesse Jackson was
70 in MLK: The Assassination Tapes
as 'Self (archive Footage)'.
Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of A Man's Story
A Man's Story
Jesse Jackson was
70 in A Man's Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 08 2011
Poster of Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
Jesse Jackson was
68 in Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 14 2009
Poster of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
Jesse Jackson was
67 in Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 12 2009
Poster of Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
Jesse Jackson was
67 in Michael Jackson Memorial
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of The Nine Lives of Marion Barry
The Nine Lives of Marion Barry
Jesse Jackson was
67 in The Nine Lives of Marion Barry
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of Anecdotes about Fidel
Anecdotes about Fidel
Jesse Jackson was
67 in Anecdotes about Fidel
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Ballou
Ballou
Jesse Jackson was
66 in Ballou
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 11 2008
Poster of King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
Jesse Jackson was
65 in King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 16 2007
Poster of Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Jesse Jackson was
60 in Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 21 2002
Poster of BaadAsssss Cinema
BaadAsssss Cinema
Jesse Jackson was
60 in BaadAsssss Cinema
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 14 2002
Poster of Last Party 2000
Last Party 2000
Jesse Jackson was
60 in Last Party 2000
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of The Subtext of a Yale Education
The Subtext of a Yale Education
Jesse Jackson was
57 in The Subtext of a Yale Education
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of University, Inc.
University, Inc.
Jesse Jackson was
57 in University, Inc.
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Fri, Sep 10 1999
Poster of 4 Little Girls
4 Little Girls
Jesse Jackson was
55 in 4 Little Girls
as 'Self - Founder of the Rainbow Push Coalition'.
Wed, Jul 09 1997
Poster of Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Jesse Jackson was
55 in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Journey of the African-American Athlete
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Jesse Jackson was
54 in The Journey of the African-American Athlete
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Feb 12 1996
Poster of The Soul of Stax
The Soul of Stax
Jesse Jackson was
52 in The Soul of Stax
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
Jesse Jackson was
51 in Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Decade
Decade
Jesse Jackson was
48 in Decade
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 09 1989
Poster of Route One/USA
Route One/USA
Jesse Jackson was
47 in Route One/USA
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 10 1989
Poster of Jackie Robinson: An American Journey
Jackie Robinson: An American Journey
Jesse Jackson was
46 in Jackie Robinson: An American Journey
as 'On Screen Narrator'.
Mon, Aug 15 1988
Poster of In Remembrance of Martin
In Remembrance of Martin
Jesse Jackson was
44 in In Remembrance of Martin
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 08 1986
Poster of Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Jesse Jackson was
41 in Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
Jesse Jackson was
40 in Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip
as 'Self - Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of A Decade of Struggle
A Decade of Struggle
Jesse Jackson was
38 in A Decade of Struggle
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of A Matter of Respect
A Matter of Respect
Jesse Jackson was
38 in A Matter of Respect
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2
Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2
Jesse Jackson was
31 in Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2
as 'Self/Cameo (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 02 1973
Poster of Save the Children
Save the Children
Jesse Jackson was
31 in Save the Children
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 13 1973
Poster of Nationtime
Nationtime
Jesse Jackson was
31 in Nationtime
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Jesse Jackson was
28 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of Operation Breadbasket
Operation Breadbasket
Jesse Jackson was
27 in Operation Breadbasket
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 07 1969
Poster of Uptight
Uptight
Jesse Jackson was
27 in Uptight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 28 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Jesse Jackson was
79+ in Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 03 2021
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
Jesse Jackson was
77+ in Shut Up and Dribble
as 'Self - Civil Rights Leader'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of Explained
Explained
Jesse Jackson was
76+ in Explained
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2018
Poster of Joy Behar: Say Anything!
Joy Behar: Say Anything!
Jesse Jackson was
67+ in Joy Behar: Say Anything!
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2009
Poster of Robins
Robins
Jesse Jackson was
64+ in Robins
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 23 2006
Poster of The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
Jesse Jackson was
63+ in The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 08 2005
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Jesse Jackson was
61+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jesse Jackson was
61+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
Jesse Jackson was
55+ in The Chris Rock Show
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Jesse Jackson was
54+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Jesse Jackson was
53+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Cocky Locky (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Baseball
Baseball
Jesse Jackson was
52+ in Baseball
as 'Various (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Tanner '88
Tanner '88
Jesse Jackson was
46+ in Tanner '88
as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Jesse Jackson was
45+ in A Different World
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Jesse Jackson was
34+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Jesse Jackson was
33+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974