Eric Marlon Bishop, professionally known as Jamie Foxx, was born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas, United States. He is a renowned actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and producer.
Jamie was adopted shortly after birth and was raised in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Terrell. A musically gifted child, he began playing the piano at the age of five. As a teenager, he played piano and served as choir leader at Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church. Foxx attended Terrell High School, where he excelled academically and participated in basketball and football. He later received a scholarship to United States International University (now Alliant International University), where he studied classical music and composition.
Known for his outgoing and charismatic personality, Foxx found his calling in comedy. In 1991, he joined the cast of the sketch comedy television show In Living Color, known for his portrayal of the character "Wanda." In 1992, he appeared in the TV series Roc, and in 1993, he made his film debut in the comedy Toys.
His first musical album, Peep This, was released in 1994. From 1996 to 2001, he starred in his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, which further cemented his status as an entertainer. During this period, he also appeared in films such as The Truth About Cats & Dogs and The Great White Hype (1996), followed by guest roles in television series like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and Moesha.
In 1997, Foxx appeared in the film Booty Call, followed by The Players Club in 1998. His first major dramatic role came in 1999 with Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, for which he received critical acclaim. He continued with roles in Bait (2000) and portrayed Drew “Bundini” Brown in Ali (2001). That year, he also hosted the MTV Video Music Awards.
Foxx’s career gained significant momentum in 2004, a pivotal year in which he starred in Breakin’ All the Rules, Collateral alongside Tom Cruise, and the biographical film Ray, where his portrayal of Ray Charles earned him widespread acclaim. In 2005, he starred in Stealth and Jarhead, and released his second studio album Unpredictable, which achieved commercial success. Roles in Miami Vice and Dreamgirls followed in 2006, and in 2007 he appeared in The Kingdom and the holiday special Elmo’s Christmas Countdown.
Foxx continued to showcase his versatility with the release of his third album, Intuition in 2008, and film performances in The Soloist and Law Abiding Citizen in 2009.
| Birth Date: | 13 Dec, 1967 |
| Age: | 52 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Terrell |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, comedian, singer, and broadcaster from Texas |
| Net Worth 2021: | 150 million |
