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MichaelJackson
American singer (1958–2009)
Cultural
Phenomenon
100+
Peak Buzz
Score

Michael Jackson

Actor#1Aug 29, 1958 – Jun 25, 2009 (died age 50)Gary, Indiana, USA
Daily popularity dataMay 12, 2026
Actor Rank
#1
Most popular actor
Buzz Score
100+
Phenomenon

Buzz Score is Television Stats' daily 0-100+ popularity score for people, based on Wikipedia readership and scaled to compare with TV shows and movies. Methodology

Snapshot

Michael Jackson at a glance

On May 12, 2026, Michael Jackson ranks #1 among actors with a Buzz Score of 100+. Michael Jackson peaked at #66 of all time (Apr 13 – May 12, 2026). Over the past year, Michael Jackson has spent 30 days in the top 10, including 13 at #1.

Peak Buzz Score
100+
#66Peak Rank
Apr 13 – May 12, 2026
1-Year Buzz Score
29.4
#81-Year Rank
May 13, 2025 – May 12, 2026
Days at #1
13
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
30
Past 365 days
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Michael Jackson Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Michael Jackson Top TV Shows
Michael Jackson's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Leon Kompowsky (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.8
2
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Self (archive footage) · 1 ep · 2005 – 2014
0.6
3
The UnXplained
The UnXplained
Self (archive footage) · 1 ep · 2019 – Present
0.3
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Michael Jackson Top Movies
Michael Jackson's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Moonwalker
Moonwalker
Michael · 1988
2.5
2
Men in Black II
Men in Black II
Agent M · 2002
1.2
3
Religulous
Religulous
Self (archive footage) · 2008
0.1
4
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Captain EO (archive footage) · 2009
0.1
5
That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
1985
0.0
6
That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Self (archive footage) · 1985
0.0
7
Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
Self (archive footage) · 2009
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