Date of Birth: December 13, 1967 Height: 5'10" Hometown: Terrell, Texas, United States Best Quotes:
“I'd like to say I'm R&B's savior.”
“if I fail as Jamie Foxx, I'll just change my name and come back as something else.”
“like most other actors, I'm convinced I could have been a pro athlete if Hollywood hadn't come calling.”
Bio: Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop in Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967) is an American actor and musician. After working for several years as a stand-up comedian, he landed a gig on In Living Color in 1991, launching a decades-long career in Hollywood. Along with starring on the self-titled Jamie Foxx Show from 1996 to 2001, Jamie has also delivered powerful performances on the big screen, earning him many accolades — including an Academy Award for 2004′s Ray. In addition to his acting, he has also released four solo albums.
Best Known For:
Jamie is best known for starring on The Jamie Foxx Show from 1996 to 2001, and for starring in Ray, for which he won an Academy Award.
Personal Life:
Though much of Jamie’s personal life is shrouded in mystery, there are a few things we do know for sure. He and Leila Arcieri, a former Miss San Francisco, welcomed a baby girl named Corrine Bishop in 1994. He’s rumored to have a second child, according to his Jamie Foxx Show co-star Garcelle Beauvais.
Hollywood Life
