List of all Jamie Foxx Movies

Who is Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, was born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing at comedy clubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He made his television debut in the sketch comedy show “In Living Color” in 1991.

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Jamie Foxx Acting Career

In 1992, Foxx made his film debut in the movie “Toys”. He then starred in several films throughout the 1990s, including “The Great White Hype”, “Booty Call”, and “Any Given Sunday”.

In 2004, Foxx received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biopic “Ray”, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also starred in the films “Collateral” and “Jarhead” that same year.

In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Foxx starred in a number of successful films, including “Dreamgirls” (2006), “The Kingdom” (2007), and “Django Unchained” (2012). He also played the lead role in the television series “The Jamie Foxx Show” which ran from 1996-2001.

In recent years, Foxx has continued to act in films such as “Just Mercy” (2019) and “Project Power” (2020) and also provided the voice of the lead character in the animated film “Soul” (2020) which won the Academy Award for Best Animated feature film.

In addition to acting, Foxx is also a talented musician and has released several albums throughout his career. He has won several awards for his performances, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.