Debuting in the film industry, Michael Jackson stepped into the limelight with a highly acclaimed role. The ‘Billy Jean’ singer starred as Scarecrow, which he played alongside his close friend and mentor, Diana Ross, as Dorothy. Directed by Sidney Lumet, ‘The Wiz’ (1978) revolved around Dorothy, the school teacher who shies away from trying anything new or leaving her neighborhood. After being transported to the fantasy land, Oz, she tries to find the wizard to get back to Manhattan. Jackson famously portrayed Scarecrow, whose outfits consisted of garbage and discarded junk from the city. He played the eccentric and energetic character, bringing a naive essence to the Land of Oz, according to IMDb.
