About
Randy Jackson
Overview
Randall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American record executive, television presenter and musician, best known as a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2013.
Jackson began his career in the 1980s as a session musician playing bass guitar for an array of jazz, pop, rock, and R&B performers. He moved on to work in music production and in the A&R department at Columbia Records and MCA Records. Jackson is best known from his appearances as the longest-serving judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.
In May 2020, Jackson was rehired as bassist for Journey following their sudden split with founding member Ross Valory. Jackson had previously filled the role on the band's 1986 album Raised on Radio and its tour.
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Known for
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| 2023 | Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Name That Tune | Actor | Self - Band Leader | 69 Fair |
| 2014 | Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie | Actor | Himself (voice) | 60 Fair |
| 2005 | American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4 | Actor | Self - Judge | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4 | Actor | Self - Judge (archive footage) | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | Robots | Actor | Watch #2 (voice) (uncredited) | 63 Fair |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas | Actor | Desmond | 68 Fair |
| 2003 | Journey - Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997 | Actor | Self (Vocals / Bass) | 59 Average |
| 2002 | American Idol: The Search For A Superstar | Actor | Judge | N/A N/A |
| 1998 | Mariah Carey: Butterfly World Tour - Live at Tokyo Dome | Actor | Self | 59 Average |