Jamie Foxx: Summary

Recent Role:: on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

Gender:: Male

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Birthplace:: Terrell, Texas USA

Birth Name:: Eric Morlon Bishop

Jamie's mother, Louise, was an adopted child. When her marriage to his father, Darrel Bishop, now Shaheed Adbulah failed, his grandparents, Mark and Estelle M.Talley, stepped in and at age 7 months adopted him too. Jamie started playing the piano at the age of 3. He says he had a very rigid upbringing that placed him in the boy scouts and the church choir. During high school, he played quarterback for his high school team , the Terrell Titans and was good enough that he got press in Dallas newspapers. Jamie attended Julliard for classical piano and in 1986-1988 he also attended the United States International University where he studied music. In 1985 his Grandfather Mark passed away. In 1989 he changed his name to Jamie Foxx as a dare to get up on stage at the San Antonio Improv". That led to his being cast in "Roc". In 1992-1994 he became a regular on "In Living Color", which let to such movies as 1992 "Toys," 1993-Straight From the Foxxhole. Jamie first cd Peep This came out in 1994. His daughter Corrine was born in 1995. Corrine lives with her mother. Jamie became a regular on the WB television station with his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show. The show ran for five years, from 1996-2001. Jamie has two other stand-up comedy dvds, Unleashed-1997 and I Might Need Security-2002 Jamie has also been in movies such as: 1997-Booty Call, 1998-The Players Club, 1999-Any Given Sunday, which he sang the title song. Jamie has also been in Held Up in 2000 and Bait in 2000t. He costarted with Will Smith in 2001 in Ali. In 2003 Jamie starred in Shade. The year of 2004 turned out to be Jamies biggest and best year. He starred in movies such as Breakin' All The Rules, Redemption and Collateral. Jamies biggest accomplishment came with his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie Ray. Jamie received many awards including the Critics Choice, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, NAACP and finally the Oscar for his beautiful portrayal of legendary soulman Ray Charles. Jamie lost his dear Grandmother Estelle right before the movie came out in theaters. He remembered her in all of his beautiful and heartfelt acceptance speeches.
Jamie has since then worked on and finished movies such as Stealth and Jarhead, which will be in the theaters later this year. He is now working on the big screen movie of Miami Vice. He has also been signed on to be in Dreamgirls. Jamie is also in the studio working on his second cd to be released soon.
Jamie is a wonderful musician, comedian and a fantastic actor. Jamie's mother, Louise, was an adopted child. When her marriage to his father, Darrel Bishop, now Shaheed Adbulah failed, his grandparents, Mark and Estelle M.Talley, stepped in and at age 7 months adopted him too. Jamie started playing the piano at the age of 3. He says he had a very rigid upbringing that placed him in the boy scouts and the church choir. During high school, he played...

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DancerBas2
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Jamie Foxx is a very talented actor and singer. He has starred in shows and movies with some of the greatest actors and actresses. ...Continue »
Jamie Foxx in my opinion is a very very talented singer and actor. He has stared in movies such as Ray, Any Given Sunday, Breakin All the Rules, Booty Call, Dreamgirls,and more. He has stared in shows such as Jamie Foxx Show and In Living Color. He plays in many different moods and styles of characters. He cares a great deal about his daughter Corrin. Jamie has starred with many talented actors and actresses. He also has song with many very talented singers. To me many people under estimate him.I beleive Jamie Foxx still has a road ahead of him.
06/01/07 10:51am | report abuse
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billy918
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He's on TV, radio stations and on the big screen. ...Continue »
Jamie Foxx can be best described as "Talented." He's a comedian, a singer and an actor. To be more specific, he's a very funny comedian, a Grammy nominated singer and an Academy Award winning actor, give or take a few other awards, too. Anything he does, he always gives 110%; his movies are always good, his music is always great and his jokes are always hilarious. Jamie is one of Hollywood's best actors and is able to fill movie theaters; keeps you laughing with his comedy shows and his past TV shows and dancing with his hit songs. To sum it all up, he's talented.
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Almost, I repeat, almost, everything Jamie Foxx touches turns to gold. Just take a look at his Oscar winning performance in Ray. Foxx is one of those actors that you don't really appreciate until he wins a major award, then popular roles start rolling in the door.
02/18/07 06:46am | report abuse
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Roasterbaby
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Everyone in my family feels that he's my father y because so many people say we look alike........well I don't see it and I don't dislike him cause he is real funny and talented person ( I wish I was a little like him it would be nice :D ). Well since we look so much a like he could send me some money for using my face that would be nice lol naw he had it first ( wait do that means I have to pay him ...... noooooo .) he got to much money now so he can send me a little bit maybe $2,000 so I can pay my $642.78 verizon bill that'll help :D
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babynelle12
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Jamie foxx Is the best actor, singer, and comedian. He was great when he first started on Living Color then when he had his own show called The Jamie Foxx Show. He is very hilarous an has a BAD body for his age. He is the best male-actor on BET. ...Continue »
When Jamie played "Tookie" on the movie Redemption I couldn't belive how talented he was. This man should be even bigger. He is someone that people should look up to but especially males. Boys now look up to these thugs and ganstas well actually some do but who I think they should be lookin up to is Jamie and other comedians who are very talented.Jamie is an ALL TIME FAVORITE!
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