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Randy Jackson: Life in Pictures

“American Idol” Randy is best known for his work on the outrageously successful singing competition “American Idol.” Since 2002, he has judged the series alongside Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. Paula can be too sweet and Simon can be too cruel, but Randy is always juuust riiight.

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Randy is best known for his work on the outrageously successful singing competition “American Idol.” Since 2002, he has judged the series alongside Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. Paula can be too sweet and Simon can be too cruel, but Randy is always juuust riiight.  (Sam Jones / Associated Press)

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Randy Jackson: Life in Pictures

Music exec

Randy served as vice president of artists and repertoire at Columbia Records and as senior VP of A&R at MCA.  (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Randy Jackson: Life in Pictures

Weighty issues

In 2003, after years of failed dieting, Randy took control of his health by getting gastric bypass surgery. The procedure helped him shed 100 pounds.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Randy Jackson: Life in Pictures

Favorite word

Randy is known for his casual, friendly way of addressing contestants on “American Idol.” He calls them “dawg.”  (Zach Trenholm / For The Times)

Randy Jackson: Life in Pictures

But what I really wanna do is act

Randy used his “Idol” fame to launch an acting career; he appeared on “Dr. Vegas” in 2004 and “Kevin Hill” in 2005.  (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

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