Marlon David Jackson is an American

United States

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 entertainer singer, dancer, former member of The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

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, and elder brother of American pop stars

Pop music

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  Michael Jackson

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 and Janet Jackson

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Marlon was born in Gary, Indiana

Gary, Indiana

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, to Joseph and Katherine Jackson

Katherine Jackson

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 as the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon's twin brother Brandon died within 24 hours of birth. They were several weeks premature.

Marlon has three children with wife Carol Ann Parker.

• Valencia Sophia (born December 20, 1976)
• Brittany (born September 4, 1979)
• Marlon David, Jr.