Flex alexander has had no other relationships that we know of about. Flex alexander bio, net worth, affair, married, wife. An insightful documentary and part film charting the life and career of michael jackson. Bold and ambitious, aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations. When the movie first aired, much was made of the actor flex alexanders dissimilarity from michael, his height, his athleticism, his charming youthfulness on upns one on one. Why vh1s man in the mirror is a disrespectful biopic of. Hes been a standup comedian, the star of a tv show, a husband, father and now, a reality tv star and graphic novel author. A 39 minute music video where jackson is depicted as some eccentric man in a haunted mansion. Aug 28, 2018 there have only been two times that people have genuinely portrayed the adult michael. He portrayed michael jackson in the 2004 tv movie, man in the mirror. Aries loves to be number one, so its no surprise that these audacious rams are the first sign of the zodiac. Flex alexander als michael jackson ist gut besetzt, etwas lacherlich wirkt dagegen.
May 24, 2017 this movie is totally miscast, uses odd production choices, includes no jackson music, and tries to cover too much of michael jacksons life in 86 minutes. Aug 30, 2014 flex has one note from the director mj is a child. An american dream, the movie picks up where the miniseries left off and focuses on jackson portrayed by flex alexander from his peak during the thriller era to the 2004 people v. I really didnt like the movie, but i decided to put it up for teh lulz. He is an actor and producer, known for snakes on a plane 2006, one on one 2001 and the hills have eyes 2 2007. Fans know flex alexander for his funny character on the upn sitcom, one on one. The michael jackson story stars flexalexander, lynnecormack, peteronorati, kristarae the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 26 min, and received a score of.
There are two films chronicling michael jacksons life that always seems to cause discussion in the black community. Flex alexander tv actor life, age, zodiac birthday. With flex alexander, eugene clark, amy sloan, krista rae. Krista rae was born on march 26, 1976 in regina, saskatchewan, canada. An american dream and whatever flex alexander was doing in man in the mirror. The michael jackson story, which director allan moyle says is not a biography, but a biopoem. Flex alexander is a member of richest celebrities and tv actors. At once the most successful pop superstar of the 20th century and an immensely complicated individual ridden with personal demons, michael jackson swept up legions of fans and engendered massive.
Flex alexander did a good job playing michael jackson. The michael jackson story 2004 fame and controversy follow one flex alexander of the jackson 5 after he becomes a solo singing sensation in the 1980s. The biopic stars flex alexander as michael jackson, and follows his rise to fame and subsequent controversial events. The michael jackson story 2005 starring flex alexander and eugene clark on dvd and bluray. The best or worst, whichever way you want to think of it case of this is flex alexander, who played michael in the tv movie man in the mirror. Learn about flex alexander including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at. Now he portrays michael jackson in vh1s new movie, man in the mirror. The image of michael jackson is murky in man in the. With charles abomeli, ron alexenburg, mark arundale, malcolm atobrah.
Flex alexander biography, family life and everything. Jut stick with that and make it last for two hours. Sybil wilkes talks to flex about his life, career and family as well as his foray into graphic novels. The movie, released in 2005, starts in the early 1980s and races to 2004, the. The michael jackson story is a 2004 biographical telefilm produced for vh1. The michael jackson story is a 2004 madefortv movie about the life of pop superstar michael jackson, produced for vh1 a spiritual successor to the 1992 miniseries the jacksons. Comedian who starred and produced the longrunning series, one on one which earned him three naacp image awards and two bet comedy awards. Flex alexander full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Michael jackson man in the mirror bad tour megamix 19881989 duration. Joseph fiennes is playing michael jackson in a new movie, and. Flex was too tall, too built, and had the acting chops of a 5 year old. The tragic story of the only man to play michael jackson. Flex alexander, also known as mark alexander knox, was born in.
Flex will celebrate his 51st birthday on a wednesday, april 15th. Since 2011, none of these famous celebrities have played michael jackson in a movie or documentary, and few have survived the pressure of going through with the. Flex alexander was born on april 15, 1970 in new york city, new york, usa as marc alexander knox. Born mark alexander knox on 15th april, 1970 in harlem, new york city, new york, usa, he is famous for one on one in a career that spans 1989present. Michael jackson said it would be horrifying if a white actor played him where are they now own duration.
Aug 06, 2004 fans know flex alexander for his funny character on the upn sitcom, one on one. The biopic stars flex alexander as michael jackson, and follows his rise to fame. Never before seen footage from vh1s man in the mirror starring flex alexander. He has been married to shanice since february 14, 2000. Join michael jackson as he tirelessly tours the globe working on behalf of his favourite charities and good causes. Alexanders most recent role was in a 2007 episode of csi. This movie is totally miscast, uses odd production choices, includes no jackson music, and tries to cover too much of michael jacksons life in 86 minutes.
Michael jackson was the biggest star in the history of music, but he also fought a lifelong battle against his own inner demons. In september 19, 2005, he did return for the fifth and final season of one on one. There have only been two times that people have genuinely portrayed the adult michael. Flex has a net worth of about 250 thousand dollars which can be attributed to his dancing videos, skills, movie and television appearances as well as from his reality show. For a vh1 production, this movie was as good as it gets. When the movie first aired, much was made of the actor flex alexander s dissimilarity from michael, his height, his athleticism, his charming youthfulness on upns one on one. Jan 29, 2016 the best or worst, whichever way you want to think of it case of this is flex alexander, who played michael in the tv movie man in the mirror.
Flex alexanders affecting performance in the lead role lifts man in the mirror, an account of the troubled, turbulent adult life of michael jackson. As a teen, he began dancing in new york nightclubs earning the nickname flex due to his acrobatic dance skills. Man in the mirror the michael jackson story by flex alexander. She has been married to matt philipchuk since april 18, 1999. Flex alexander says playing michael jackson was rough because. Flex alexander, also known as mark alexander knox, was born in harlem, ny. An authorized michael jackson biopic is in development. Actor in a television movie, miniseries or dramatic special flex alexander. Flex alexander bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Jul 01, 2009 never before seen footage from vh1s man in the mirror starring flex alexander.
Casting michael jackson in a movie is not that black and white. The whole thing just feels like a parody of michael jackson, rather than a movie celebrating his life, or even just documenting things that happened. And a grim, melodramatic, and sometimes way overthetop tale it is, as the film chronicles the litany of catastrophes visited on jackson since thriller turned him into the selfproclaimed king of pop. And a grim, melodramatic, and sometimes way overthetop tale it is, as the film chronicles the litany of catastrophes visited on jackson since thriller turned him into the selfproclaimed king of. The michael jackson story scene from film duration.
Although the elements were against him, being very tall and very black, he gave 100% to capture the movement and the voice of jackson. Flex alexander attempts to portray jackson, even though he looks nothing like him. He won his first acting role in the 1992 urban drama, juice and has choreographed for mary j. It feels like someone slapped on some crappy white face, started acting like mj. The film takes its title from one of jacksons songs, man in the mirror.
Born in harlem, alexander is the son of alethia knox and robert whitehead. Flex alexander biography, family life and everything about. The image of michael jackson is murky in man in the mirror. Other information about him is available on various biography sites. The michael jackson story, starring flex alexander. An american dream, and its spiritual 2004 followup man in the mirror. Flex alexander s affecting performance in the lead role lifts man in the mirror, an account of the troubled, turbulent adult life of michael jackson. Joseph fiennes is playing michael jackson in a new movie. If there ever was a perfect example aside from fiennes of what not to do with a movie related to mj, this would be it. Its a vh1 original and it stars flex anderson, the father from the show one on one. The biopic stars flex alexander as michael jackson, and follows his rise to fame and subsequent events. If were to believe elizabeth taylors former assistant sam kashner, in the days immediately following the sept.
The michael jackson story is a 2004 canadianamerican biographical telefilm produced for vh1. She is an actress, known for andromeda 2000, jeremiah 2002 and tom stone 2002. Flex is turning 51 years old in he portrayed michael jackson in the 2004 tv movie, man in the mirror. The film was primarily shot in calgary, alberta, canada. The tragic story of the only man to play michael jackson on. Jan 27, 2016 if were to believe elizabeth taylors former assistant sam kashner, in the days immediately following the sept. Casting michael jackson in a movie is not that black and. Flex alexander tv actor life, age, zodiac birthday celebs. With michael jackson, kieran alleyne, marcel avram, chuck berry. The michael jackson story 2004 cast and crew fame and controversy follow one flex alexander of the jackson 5 after he becomes a solo singing sensation in the 1980s. Chronicles the rise and fall of pop king michael jackson. Fact he portrayed michael jackson in the 2004 tv movie, man in the mirror.
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