Jamie Foxx

Date of Birth: December 13, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: (As of the latest update in 2023, Jamie Foxx is alive.)

Biography

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is an American actor, singer, comedian, and producer. He was born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas. Foxx is widely recognized for his versatility in both acting and music. He began his career in the late 1980s as a stand-up comedian before landing a role on the sketch comedy show “In Living Color” in 1991. His breakthrough came with the lead role in the biographical film “Ray” (2004), where he portrayed Ray Charles, earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Foxx has since starred in numerous successful films, including “Collateral” (2004), “Django Unchained” (2012), “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014), and “Baby Driver” (2017). In addition to acting, he has released several music albums, with his song “Blame It” winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010.

5 Interesting Facts about Jamie Foxx

1. Jamie Foxx was the third African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.

2. He released his debut album “Peep This” in 1994.

3. Foxx is a trained classical pianist and often incorporates his piano skills into his performances.

4. He hosted “Saturday Night Live” twice, once in 2000 and again in 2012.

5. Jamie Foxx was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jamie Foxx

1. “You have to be able to go through the criticism and accept that people will hate you, and then you have to be able to wake up the next day and do it all over again.”

2. “My music is my way to rearrange the world according to my own hopes.”

3. “Every single thing in my life is built around my family.”

4. “You can’t really be strong until you see a funny side to things.”

5. “I don’t think you have to go beyond the point where you’re comfortable.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jamie Foxx’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $150 million.

Children

Jamie Foxx has two daughters. His eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, was born in 1994. She is a model and actress who has co-hosted “Beat Shazam” alongside her father. His younger daughter, Anelise Bishop, was born in 2009.