Biography
Eric Marlon Bishop (born 13 December 1967), known by his career name Jamie Foxx, is a producer, an actor, musician, radio host, comedian, and multifaceted entertainer. He was a gifted student who participated in a variety of extracurricular activities. He was also a high-achieving student who excelled at sports such as basketball and football.
He also sang in a music band as a teenager and was frequently praised for his ability to make his classmates laugh. He started as a stand-up comedian before branching out into acting. Because of his sporting background, he was cast as a football player in the film ‘Any Given Sunday.’
More film roles followed, and his acting career peaked with his performance in the biopic ‘Ray,’ for which he received an ‘Academy Award‘ and a ‘BAFTA Award.’ He is a successful actor and a ‘Grammy‘ award-winning musician.
Jamie Foxx has released five albums, two of which have been certified platinum. This talented entertainer has also been involved in several controversies due to his run-ins with the law and his insensitive remarks about other performers.
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| WIKI FACTS & ABOUT DATA | |
| Full Name: | Eric Marlon Bishop |
| Stage Name: | Jamie Foxx |
| Born: | 13 December 1967 (age 52 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Terrell, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Parents: | Shahid Abdula, Louise Annette Talley Dixon |
| Siblings: | Deidra Dixon, Deondra Dixon |
| Husband • Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Natalie Friedman (2019), Sela Vave (2019), Katie Holmes (2014 – 2019), Stacey Dash (2010), Sky Nellor (2009), Stacy Keibler (2008), Eva Marcille (2006), Meagan Good (2006), Christina Milian (2005), Leila Arcieri (2004 – 2005), Adriane Kelly (2000), Vivica A. Fox (1997), Connie Kline (1993), Kristin Grannis, Olivia Munn, Cristy Rice (2013), Dominique Simone (2010), Nikki Giavasis (2009), Dollicia Bryan (2009), Ashley Scott (2008), Fantasia Barrino (2006), Iliana Fischer (2002 – 2004), Debbie Allen |
| Children: | Corinne Foxx, Annalise Bishop |
| Occupation: | Actor • Musician |
| Net Worth: | US$150 million |
Early Life & Education
On December 13, 1967, Jamie Foxx was born to Louise Annette Talley and Darrell Bishop in Terrell, Texas, USA. His parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his maternal grandparents in a racially segregated neighbourhood.
Since childhood, he was musically inclined and began playing the piano at the age of five. He was also good at telling jokes and making people laugh. He has two sisters whose names are Deidra Dixon and Deondra Dixon.
Jamie Foxx went to ‘Terrell High School‘ and excelled academically. He was also talented in sports such as football and basketball. He also sang in a band called ‘Leather and Lace.’
Jamie Foxx was awarded a scholarship to study music at the United States International University.
Career
In 1989, he began performing stand-up comedy. During this period, he went by the stage name ‘Jamie Foxx.’
In 1991, he joined the cast of the sketch comedy television series ‘In Living Color,’ where he appeared as a recurring character in 95 episodes.
In 1992, he made his film debut as ‘Baker‘ in the fantasy comedy film ‘Toys.’ The film was a flop at the box office and did not help launch his Hollywood career.
In 1994, Jamie Foxx released his debut album, ‘Peep This.’ The album charted at 78 on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ It would be another 11 years before he released another album.
From 1996 to 2001, he co-created and starred in his television sitcom, ‘The Jamie Foxx Show,’ which aired on the ‘WB Network.’ Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher Duncan, and Garrett Morris were also cast. The show was a huge success.
2004 was a fantastic year for him. In the film ‘Collateral,’ he played a taxi driver who was kidnapped. He then portrayed musician Ray Charles in the biopic ‘Ray.’ Both films received positive reviews from critics.
In 2005, he released his second album, ‘Unpredictable.’ The album debuted at No. 2 on the ‘US Billboard 200,’ eventually rising to No. 1.
His fame as an actor and singer ensured that he was inundated with film offers throughout the decade. Among his notable films from the 2000s were ‘Stealth‘ (2005), ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006), and ‘The Soloist‘ (2007). (2009).
His third studio album, ‘Intuition,’ was released in 2008. It peaked at number three on the ‘US Billboard 200’ chart and featured guest appearances by Kanye West, Fabolous, and T-Pain.
In 2010, Jamie Foxx released his next album, ‘Best Night of My Life.’ It featured the single ‘Winner‘ and reached No. 6 on the ‘US Billboard 200.’
Throughout the 2010s, he landed several film roles as a sought-after star. Among his most well-known films from the early 2010s were ‘Rio‘ (2011), ‘Django Unchained‘ (2012), and ‘White House Down‘ (2013).
Jamie Foxx kicked off 2014 with the smash hit ‘Rio 2.’ He went on to play the main antagonist, ‘Electro/Max Dillon,’ in Marvel’s superhero film ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’
In 2015, he released his fifth studio album, ‘Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses.’ The album charted at number ten on the ‘US Billboard 200.’
In 2017, he co-starred in the action film ‘Baby Driver‘ with Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, and Lily James.
His 2018 film ‘Robin Hood‘ was a box office flop and received mixed reviews. He played ‘Walter McMillian‘ in Destin Daniel Cretton‘s legal drama film ‘Just Mercy‘ the following year. In 2019, he also appeared in Tara Wood‘s documentary film ‘QT8: The First Eight,’ which follows Quentin Tarantino‘s life.
In the 2019 film Just Mercy, Jamie Foxx played Walter McMillian, a death row inmate who was wrongfully convicted. For his performance, he received critical acclaim.
He appeared in the Netflix superhuman film Project Power, which was released in August 2020. The film was met with mixed reactions. He provided the voice for the computer-animated fantasy comedy-drama film Soul, which was released in 2020.
He portrayed a single father of a teenager in the Netflix sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! The first episode of this series aired on April 14, 2021.
Personal Life
Jamie Foxx has had romantic relationships with several women. He has been in a total of 23 relationships. His ex-girlfriends are Natalie Friedman (2019), Sela Vave (2019), Katie Holmes (2014 – 2019), Stacey Dash (2010), Sky Nellor (2009), Stacy Keibler (2008), Eva Marcille (2006), Meagan Good (2006), Christina Milian (2005), Leila Arcieri (2004 – 2005), Adriane Kelly (2000), Vivica A. Fox (1997), Connie Kline (1993), Kristin Grannis and Olivia Munn.
Jamie Foxx has had meetings with Cristy Rice (2013), Dominique Simone (2010), Nikki Giavasis (2009), Dollicia Bryan (2009), Ashley Scott (2008), Fantasia Barrino (2006), Iliana Fischer (2002 – 2004) and Debbie Allen.
Jamie Foxx has two daughters from previous relationships, namely Corinne Foxx and Annalise Bishop. He has never been married, he has no wife.
Net Worth
With the fact that he is earning massively from all his professions, Jamie Foxx‘s net worth is estimated to be US$150 million.
Social Media
Follow Jamie Foxx on;
- Twitter: @iamjamiefoxx
- Instagram: @iamjamiefoxx
- Youtube: Jamie Foxx
