Michael Jackson impersonator

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, high popularity of Jackson.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

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.

In the media

Films
  • 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
  • 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

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

List of notable impersonators

See also

References
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  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.
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  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. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
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  17. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/jan/22/musicals-theatre
  18. https://www.irishnews.com/arts/2017/03/16/news/britt-quentin-stars-in-michael-jackson-thriller-live-show-963763/
  19. "Jackson brother at show premiere". BBC. January 22, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
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  22. Birke, Sarah (August 16, 2006). "Preview: Thriller Live, Dominion Theatre, London". The Independent. 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.
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