Jesse Jackson - Actor Profile

Jesse Jackson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 8, 1941
Birth Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

About Jesse Jackson

Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He was the founder of both entities that merged to form Rainbow/PUSH. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. is his eldest son. In an AP-AOL "Black Voices" poll in February 2006, Jackson was voted "the most important black leader".

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jesse Jackson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jesse Jackson's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jesse Jackson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jesse Jackson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jesse Jackson's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jesse Jackson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 South to Black Power Self Flop Similar →
2022 Loudmouth Self Average Similar →
2021 Punch 9 for Harold Washington - Flop Similar →
2021 Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over Self Hit Similar →
2021 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 September First, Twenty-Twenty Himself Super Hit Similar →
2021 Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story Self Flop Similar →
2021 Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Uncle Tom Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Bernie Blackout Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 Stax, le label soul légendaire Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2019 Chicago at the Crossroad Self Flop Similar →
2018 The Road to Mass Incarceration Self Flop Similar →
2018 I Am MLK Jr. Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 LA 92 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2016 '85: The Greatest Team in Football History Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Crashing the Party Self Flop Similar →
2016 Fantastic Lies Himself (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 We Are Many Self Hit Similar →
2013 Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic Self Hit Similar →
2012 MLK: The Assassination Tapes Self (archive Footage) Hit Similar →
2011 A Man's Story Self Hit Similar →
2009 Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound Self Hit Similar →
2009 Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel Self Average Similar →
2009 Michael Jackson Memorial Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Nine Lives of Marion Barry Self Average Similar →
2008 Ballou Himself Super Hit Similar →
2007 King: Man of Peace in a Time of War Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2002 BaadAsssss Cinema Self Average Similar →
2001 Last Party 2000 Self Average Similar →
1999 The Subtext of a Yale Education Self Flop Similar →
1999 University, Inc. Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
1997 4 Little Girls Self - Founder of the Rainbow Push Coalition Hit Similar →
1997 Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory - Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Journey of the African-American Athlete Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Soul of Stax Self Flop Similar →
1993 Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham Self Average Similar →
1989 Decade Self Hit Similar →
1989 Route One/USA Self Hit Similar →
1986 In Remembrance of Martin Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy Self Average Similar →
1982 Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1973 Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2 Self/Cameo (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1973 Save the Children Self Average Similar →
1972 Nationtime Self Super Hit Similar →
1970 King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1969 Operation Breadbasket Self Flop Similar →
1968 Uptight Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →

Jesse Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jesse Jackson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jesse Jackson is "Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jesse Jackson acted in?

Jesse Jackson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jesse Jackson?

Other notable films include "The Journey of the African-American Athlete", "In Remembrance of Martin", and "Contradictory America. Faith, hope, love and hate. Film 2".