Randy Jackson house photos - Tarzana, California

Record producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, June 23, 1956. Jackson has been a mainstay on the show since it debuted in 2002, along side Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and more recently Kara DioGuardi.

In May of 2005, just a few weeks after the conclusion of American Idol season 4 where Carrie Underwood dazzled her way to the crown, Randy Jackson paid $2,725,000 for a five bedroom, seven bathroom home in Tarzana, California.

Randy Jackson house photos - Tarzana, California

Set on slightly under an acre, the home has a swimming pool and 5,878 square feet.

Randy Jackson previously was vice president of A&R at Columbia Records and the head of A&R at MCA Records. Jackson is also an accomplished bass guitarist.