Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop
Jamie Foxx is an American actor from Terrell, Texas active since 1989.
- Profession
- Actor, Singer, Comedian
- From
- Terrell, Texas
- Born
- December 13, 1967
- Years active
- 1989–present
Early life
A Terrell, Texas native and trained pianist, Eric Bishop adopted the stage name Jamie Foxx as a stand-up comic and "In Living Color" cast member.
Career
He won an Academy Award for "Ray," topped the charts with the number-one single "Blame It," and starred in "Django Unchained" and "Collateral."
Major achievements
He is an Oscar and Grammy winner, one of the rare entertainers to reach the top in both film and music.
Legacy
Jamie Foxx is a singular multi-hyphenate, excelling across comedy, drama, and R&B.
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