Making his debut in the film industry, Michael Jackson stepped into the limelight with a critically acclaimed role. Singer ‘Billy Jean’ played the Scarecrow, while his close friend and mentor Diana Ross played Dorothy. Directed by Sidney Lumet, ‘The Wiz’ (1978) revolved around Dorothy, a school teacher who is reluctant to try anything new or leave her neighborhood. After being transported to the fantasy land of Oz, he tries to find the wizard to return to Manhattan. Jackson portrayed the Scarecrow, whose costume consisted of trash and garbage thrown from the city. He played an eccentric and energetic character, bringing a naive essence to the Land of Oz, according to IMDb.
