Jamie Foxx

@Black Comedians, Family and Facts ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jamie Foxx is a multifaceted entertainer and an Academy Award winner African American Actors Black Actors Black Comedians American Film & Theater Personalities Actors Comedians Musicians Singers Sagittarius Celebrities Eric Marlon Bishop, better known by his screen name Jamie Foxx, is a multifaceted entertainer—he is an actor, comedian, musician and radio host all rolled into one. He was a very talented youngster at school and participated in a variety of activities. His musical abilities were evident from childhood and he began playing the piano when he was just five. He was also a top ranking student and skilled at playing sports like basketball and football. As a teenager he also sang for a music band and was often appreciated for his ability to make his classmates laugh. He began his career as a stand-up comedian before moving on to acting. He was chosen to play a football player in the film ‘Any Given Sunday’ because of his sporting background. More film roles followed and he reached the peak of his acting career with the biopic ‘Ray’ for which he won an Academy Award and also a BAFTA Award. In addition to being a successful actor, he is also a Grammy Award winning musician who has released four albums, out of which two were accredited platinum status. This talented entertainer had also had his share of controversies due his brushes with the law and for his insensitive comments about other performers.

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Birthday: December 13, 1967 Nationality: American Famous: African American Actors, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Singers Siblings: Deidra Dixon - Diondra Dixon Known as: Eric Marlon Bishop Childrens: Corinne Bishop - Annalise Bishop Universities: Terrell High School Terrell TX (1985) - U.S. International University San Diego CA Information Detail Birthday December 13, 1967 Nationality American Famous African American Actors, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Singers Siblings Deidra Dixon - Diondra Dixon Known as Eric Marlon Bishop Childrens Corinne Bishop - Annalise Bishop Universities Terrell High School Terrell TX (1985) - U.S. International University San Diego CA Birth Place Terrell Religion Baptist Height 175cm Gender Male Father Shaheed Abdulah Mother Louise Annette Dixon Net Worth $100 million as of Apr 19,2017 Sun Sign Sagittarius Born in Terrell

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He has been romantically involved with a number of women. He has two daughters from his past relationships. Unsplash Personal Life

He was born as the son of Louise Annette Talley and Darrell Bishop. His parents separated when he was young and he was brought up by his maternal grandparents in a racially segregated community. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He was musically inclined from childhood and started playing the piano when he was five. He also had a knack for telling jokes and making people laugh. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He attended Terrell High School. He was academically brilliant and was very skilled at playing sports like football and basketball. He also played music with a band called Leather and Lace. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He earned a scholarship to the United States International University to study classical music and composition. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He started performing stand-up comedy in 1989. During this time he adopted the name Jamie Foxx as his professional name. Unsplash Career

His acting career began in 1991 when he joined the cast of the sketch comedy television series ‘In Living Color’ where he appeared as a recurring character in 95 episodes. Unsplash Career

He made his movie debut in 1992 as Baker in the fantasy comedy movie ‘Toys’. The film was a box office failure and could not help launch his Hollywood career. Unsplash Career

He released his debut music album ‘Peep This’ in 1994. The album reached No. 78 on the U.S. Billboard 200. It would be 11 years before he brought out another album. Unsplash Career

He got his first substantial movie role in 1999 when he was cast as footballer Willie Beamen in ‘Any Given Sunday’. Since the actor had played football during his younger days, he performed this role to perfection and was hugely appreciated for it. Unsplash Career

He played the title character in the biographical film ‘Ray’ which was based on the life of the rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. The film was critically acclaimed and won several prestigious awards. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	December 13, 1967
Nationality	American
Famous	African American Actors, Black Actors, Black Comedians, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Comedians, Musicians, Singers
Siblings	Deidra Dixon - Diondra Dixon
Known as	Eric Marlon Bishop
Childrens	Corinne Bishop - Annalise Bishop
Universities	Terrell High School Terrell TX (1985) - U.S. International University San Diego CA
Birth Place	Terrell
Religion	Baptist
Height	175cm
Gender	Male
Father	Shaheed Abdulah
Mother	Louise Annette Dixon
Net Worth	$100 million as of Apr 19,2017
Sun Sign	Sagittarius
Born in	Terrell

Jamie Foxx

American

Dec 13, 1967

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