Who Was Alive

Were Josephine Baker and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?

Yes. Josephine Baker and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 16 years, from 1958 to 1975.

Josephine Baker was 52 when Michael Jackson was born.

Michael Jackson was 16 when Josephine Baker died, aged 68.

Josephine Baker

American-born French dancer, singer and actress

Born 3 June 1906 · died 12 April 1975, aged 68

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50

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Josephine Baker and Michael Jackson in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.