United Kingdom, Aug. 26 -- Jaafar Jackson remembers his uncle Michael Jackson as a "prankster".

The 30-year-old actor portrayed the late King of Pop in the Michael biopic that proved hugely successful at the box office last year and reflected on his fond memories of the Thriller hitmaker, who died at the age of 50 in 2009.

Jaafar, the son of Michael's brother Jermaine Jackson, told GQ Middle East: "For me, it was similar to when I saw my other uncles... just a full prankster, jokester, playing hide-and-seek.

"It wasn't always often, but during holidays or family days, we'd try and get the whole family together.

"And then having time to be able to go out to Neverland and see him there. Michael was incredibly busy... he was always trave...