Randy Jackson
Biography
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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Filmography
Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
as Self
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
2023
as Self
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
2021
as Self
Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again
2014
as Self
Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
2009
as Randy Jackson (voice)
American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
2005
as Self - Judge (archive footage)
American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
2005
as Self - Judge
Robots
2005
as Watch #2 (voice) (uncredited)
Journey - Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997
2003
as Self (Vocals / Bass)
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
2002
as Judge
Mariah Carey: Butterfly World Tour - Live at Tokyo Dome
1998
as Self