Michael Jackson impersonator

A Michael Jackson impersonator for the 25th anniversary of the album Thriller at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival with performers from Step It Up and Dance.

Impersonators of American entertainer Michael Jackson work all over the world as entertainers, and such tribute acts remain in great demand due to the enduring popularity of Jackson.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

## In the media

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### Films

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* Maanthrikam, a 1995 Malayalam action comedy film, includes a scene in which actor Vinayakan (in his film debut) dances in a 'weak imitation' of Jackson.[10]
* Mister Lonely is a 2007 British-French-Irish-American comedy-drama film directed by Harmony Korine and co-written with his brother Avi Korine. It's a story of a young man living in Paris scratches out a living as a Jackson look-alike, starring Diego Luna as Jackson and dancing on the streets, public parks, tourist spots and trade shows.[11]

### Television

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* Move Like Michael Jackson was a British talent show made by independent production company Fever Media and Gogglebox Entertainment and transmitted on BBC Three, which aimed to find people who can dance like Jackson.[12]
* Impersonator Edward Moss portrayed Jackson in re-enactments of his 2005 trial on charges of child molestation which were broadcast daily on E! and Sky UK.[13]
* In 2011 on the television program "Qual é Seu Talento" (What is Your Talent) by the Brazilian broadcaster Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão, the Brazilian covers Jean Walker and Ricardo Walker played the King of Pop in the entire contest. In the performances, Jean Walker sang while Ricardo Walker danced. Jean Walker has a very similar timbre to Michael Jackson, while Ricardo Walker is an excellent dancer and works as a dance teacher on his project.

### Literature

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In January 2014, Lorena Turner, who teaches photography in the Communication Department at California State Polytechnic University, has spent four years tracking down 35 artists and look-alikes of Jackson. She released a new book of photos, essays and stories of men and women from across the U.S. who pretend to be Jackson for a living.[14]

### Live events

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Jackson's impersonator during the Sticky & Sweet Tour of Madonna.

* In July 2009, singer Madonna paid a tribute during the second leg of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.[15] A Jackson impersonator performed his signature moves, while dancing to a medley of Jackson's songs.[16]
* Thriller – Live is a two-and-a-half-hour concert celebrating the music of Jackson.[17][18] It had already been performed in the United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, and Scandinavia before opening at the Lyric Theatre, London on 2 January 2009. The show was conceived by Jackson family friend and author, Adrian Grant.[19][20][21][22]

## List of notable impersonators

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* Edward Moss[23]
* Navi Charles[24]
* Suleman Mirza[25]

## See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Michael Jackson impersonators.

* Elvis impersonator
* Madonna impersonator
* Tom Jones impersonator
* Look-alike

## References

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1. ^ "Michael Jackson impersonators: lookalikes around the world pay tribute to the King of Pop". 2 July 2009 - via www.telegraph.co.uk.
2. ^ "Michael Jackson impersonator - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". mobile.abc.net.au.
3. ^ "See Michael Jackson impersonator at Riverland". gulfnews.com.
4. ^ "Michael Jackson Impersonator Fights the Power Through Dance at Baltimore Protests". Billboard.
5. ^ "The Man in Mirror: What it's like being the 'world's number one' Michael Jackson impersonator". NME. 20 June 2017.
6. ^ "Michael Jackson impersonator talks playing the King of Pop around the world, and now in Lifetime biopic". ABC News. 27 May 2017.
7. ^ "Michael Jackson Impersonator Participates In Wrestling Match Immediately Goes Viral". 98.7 KLUV. 10 July 2018.
8. ^ Bassett, Jordan (20 June 2017). "What it's like being the 'world's number one' Michael Jackson impersonator". NME.
9. ^ Sanchez, Sandra Crespo. "This Guy Looks Exactly Like Michael Jackson And It's Really Throwing People Off". BuzzFeed.
10. ^ Sreenath, I. (8 March 2017). "Vinayakan: A catcall from the fringe that rattles the uptight hero". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
11. ^ "Harmony-Korine.com – News". Archived from the original on 2006-12-23. Retrieved 2006-12-27.
12. ^ Simon, Jane (14 December 2009). "Move Like Michael Jackson". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
13. ^ Baker, Bob (March 3, 2005). "King of Pop impersonator star of E! trial re-enactment". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009.
14. ^ Caramanica, Jon (19 October 2014). "Examining Michael Jackson Impersonators and 'Dangerous'" - via NYTimes.com.
15. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (July 5, 2009). "Madonna Salutes Michael Jackson At London's O2 Arena – Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
16. ^ Saad, Mardeen (July 6, 2009). "Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concert". Stuff.co.nz. Associated Press. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
17. ^ "Thriller Live | Musicals". The Guardian. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
18. ^ Joanne Sweeney (2017-03-16). "Britt Quentin stars in Michael Jackson Thriller Live show". The Irish News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
19. ^ "Jackson brother at show premiere". BBC. January 22, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
20. ^ Roy, Sanjoy (January 22, 2009). "Thriller Live Lyric, London". The Guardian. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
21. ^ Frickler, Karen (January 21, 2009). "Thriller Live". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
22. ^ Birke, Sarah (August 16, 2006). "Preview: Thriller Live, Dominion Theatre, London". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
23. ^ Ogunnaike, Lola (1 March 2005). "A Fake Michael Jackson's Big Break: A Fake Trial". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
24. ^ Kreps, Daniel (2017-01-14). "Michael Jackson Impersonator Lands Role in Lifetime Biopic". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
25. ^ Celia Walden (2008-05-30). "Britain's Got Talent: dancing to the same beat". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2017-06-16.

* v
* t
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Michael Jackson

* Albums
* Singles
* Songs
* Videography
* Unreleased songs
* Awards
* Records and achievements
* Cultural impact

Studio albums|

* Got to Be There
* Ben
* Music & Me
* Forever, Michael
* Off the Wall
* Thriller
* Bad
* Dangerous
* HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
* Invincible

Posthumous albums|

* Michael
* Xscape

Anniversary reissues|

* Thriller 25
* Bad 25
* Thriller 40

Remix albums|

* The Original Soul of Michael Jackson
* Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix
* The Stripped Mixes
* The Remix Suite

Soundtracks|

* The Wiz
* E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
* Michael Jackson's This Is It
* Immortal

Compilations|

* The Best of Michael Jackson
* One Day in Your Life
* 18 Greatest Hits
* Farewell My Summer Love
* Looking Back to Yesterday
* The Michael Jackson Mix
* 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Michael Jackson
* Love Songs
* Number Ones
* The Essential Michael Jackson
* King of Pop
* The Definitive Collection
* Icon
* Scream

Box sets|

* Anthology
* The Ultimate Collection
* Visionary: The Video Singles
* The Motown Years
* The Collection
* Hello World: The Motown Solo Collection

Concert tours|

* Bad World Tour
* Dangerous World Tour
* HIStory World Tour
* This Is It (canceled)

Specials|

* Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
* Super Bowl XXVII halftime show
* MJ & Friends
* 30th Anniversary Celebration
* United We Stand: What More Can I Give
* Live at the Apollo

Video albums|

* Dangerous: The Short Films
* Video Greatest Hits – HIStory
* HIStory on Film, Volume II
* Number Ones
* The One
* Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour
* Michael Jackson's Vision
* Live at Wembley July 16, 1988

Films|

* The Wiz
* Michael Jackson's Thriller
* Captain EO
* Moonwalker
* Michael Jackson's Ghosts
* Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies
* Michael Jackson's This Is It

Television|

* Free to Be... You and Me
* The Jacksons
* "Stark Raving Dad" (The Simpsons)
* Michael Jackson Talks ... to Oprah
* Move Like Michael Jackson
* Living with Michael Jackson
* The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
* "The Jeffersons" (South Park)
* "Michael" (Glee)
* Michael Jackson's Halloween

Video games|

* Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
* The Experience
* Planet Michael
* Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3
* Space Channel 5
* Space Channel 5: Part 2
* Dreamcast Collection

Books|

* Moonwalk
* Dancing the Dream

Documentaries|

* The Life of an Icon
* Bad 25
* The Last Photo Shoots
* Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
* Square One: Michael Jackson
* Killing Michael Jackson
* Thriller 40

Biographical films|

| Theatrical films|

* Michael

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Television films|

* The Jacksons: An American Dream (miniseries)
* Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story
* Searching for Neverland

Stage shows|

* Thriller – Live
* Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert
* The Immortal World Tour
* Motown: The Musical
* One
* MJ the Musical

Personal life|

* Health and appearance
* Personal relationships
* Jackson family
* Paris Jackson
* Lisa Marie Presley
* Debbie Rowe

Abuse allegations|

* 1993 allegations
* 2005 trial
* Posthumous allegations
* FBI files

Death|

* Memorial service
* Conrad Murray
* trial

Influence|

* Moonwalk
* Robot
* Philanthropy
* Cover versions
* Monuments, memorials and namesakes
* Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
* Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni
* Thrill the World
* Thriller viral video
* World Vitiligo Day
* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Ulala
* Impersonators
* Michael Jackson fandom
* On the Wall
* Heal the World Foundation

Related|

* The Jackson 5
* The Jackson 5 discography
* Jackson 5ive
* Estate of Michael Jackson
* Thriller jacket
* Fulham F.C. statue
* The Magic and the Madness
* Michael Jackson and Bubbles
* MJ Gallery at Ponte 16
* Behind the Mask
* "We Had Him"
* You Are Not Alone
* Michael Jackson, Inc.
* Hayvenhurst
* Neverland Ranch
* Thriller Villa
* The MJCast
* Northern Songs
* Sony/ATV Music Publishing
* Bubbles
* Peter Pan syndrome
* Mister Lonely
* We Are the World
* Mind Is the Magic: Anthem for the Las Vegas Show
* Never Can Say Goodbye: The Music of Michael Jackson
* Rava on the Dance Floor
* Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson
* "Better on the Other Side"
* "Home"
* "Eat It"
* "Fat"
* Return of the Moonwalker
* Sheikh Jackson
* The Last Days of Michael Jackson
* Neverland Firsthand: Investigating the Michael Jackson Documentary
* Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth
* MJ (album)

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