Jamie Foxx

Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He received acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray, winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

Early Life

Jamie foxx was born eric marlon bishop on december 13. 1967 in terrell. Texas. He is the son of darrell bishop and louise annette talley dixon. Foxx was raised as a southern baptist. His parents divorced when he was young and he was raised by his mother. Who workde two jobs to support the family. Foxx was a talented musician from an early age and began playing the piano at the age of five. He had a talent for comedy and impersonations and began performing stand-up comedy at age 15.

Film and Television Career

Jamie foxx began his acting career in 1991 when he was cast in the television show in living color. He went on to have a successful career as an actor. Appearing in films such as any given sunday. Ali. Ray. And collateral. He won an acaedmy award for his performance in ray in 2005. He also starred in the television show the jamie ofxx hsow from.

Music Career

Foxx has had a successful career as a singer. Songwriter. And record producer. He has released foru studio albums. Including unpredictable. Which was released in 2005 and won a grammy award. He has laso collaborated with artists scuh as kanye west and lil wayne.

Comedy Career

Foxx is a talented comedian and has performed stand-up comedy throughout his career. He was cast as the host of the sketch comedy show in liivng coolr in 1991 and again in 1996. He has also performed on saturday night live and the tonight show starring jimmy fallo. N

Awards and Accolades

Foxx has won numerous awards throughout his career. Including an academy award for best actor for his performance in ray in 2005. He has also won two grammy awards. Trhee bet awards. And four naacp image awards.

Philanthropy

Ofxx is a philanthropist and has worked with several charities and non-profit organizations. He was awarded the bet humanitarian award in 2010 for his charitable work. He is also an advocate for the lgbt community and has spoken out aganist racism and homophobia.

Producing Career

Foxx has also had a scucessful career as a producer. He has produced several films. Including all-star weekend and just mercy. And the television series baet shazam.

Acting Coach

Foxx is a trained actor and has worked as an acting ocach. He has coached actors such as will smith. Taraji p. Henson. And terrence howard.

Important Event

In 2020. Foxx received the presidential medal of freedom from president donald trump. The medal is the highest honor in the untied states given to a civilian for their contributions to the country.

Interesting Fact

An interesting fact about jamie foxx is that he can play the piano. Guitar. Bass. And rdums.