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James DeBarge

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James DeBarge was born on 22 August 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985), Punky Brewster (1984) and Solid Gold (1980). He was previously married to Janet Jackson.
BornAugust 22, 1963
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El DeBarge in DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985)
DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night
6.6
Music Video
  • James DeBarge
  • 1985
Punky Brewster (1984)
Punky Brewster
6.5
TV Series
  • James DeBarge
Deborah Jenssen and Darcel Wynne in Solid Gold (1980)
Solid Gold
6.6
TV Series
  • Self(as DeBarge)
Motown Returns to the Apollo
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  • Self
  • 1985

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  • Punky Brewster (1984)
    Punky Brewster
    • James DeBarge
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • El DeBarge in DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (1985)
    DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night
    • James DeBarge
    • Music Video
    • 1985

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever: Complete collection
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever: Complete collection

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    • DeBarge
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    • August 22, 1963
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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      Janet JacksonSeptember 7, 1984 - November 18, 1985 (annulled)
  • Children
      Kristinia DeBarge
  • Parents
      Etterlene 'Mama' DeBarge
  • Relatives
      Tommy DeBarge(Sibling)

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    Has three children Kristinia DeBarge, James, Jr. and Tori.

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