Jamie Foxx Biography

Jamie Foxx is a renown American actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, television presenter, and record producer. He became popular when he featured in the film in the portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004. In that year, he was able to win the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics’ Choice Movie Award, and Golden Globe Award for best actor. He has also been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Crime film Collateral. He has hosted and produced the Fox game show called ‘Beat shazam’ since 2017.

Jamie Foxx Age

Jamie was born Eric Marlon Bishop on the 13th of December, 1967 in Terrell, Texas, in the United States of America.

Jamie Foxx Height and Weight

Foxx stands at the height of 5 feet and 9 inches [1.75m]. He has an average weight of 82kg.

Jamie Fox Real Name

Jamie’s real name is Eric Marlon Bishop. After gaining experience and learning about female comedians, he decided to change his name to Jamie Foxx., According to him, the new name looked like a gender-natural name. He also kept his surname as recognition to the black comedian Redd Foxx.

Jamie Foxx Family

Jamie’s father is called Darrell Bishop, who was formal as Shahid Abdula following his conversion to Islam. His mother is known as Louise Annette Talley Dixon. At the age of 7 years, Jamie was abandoned by his parents and adopted by his grandparents, Esther Marie and Mark Talley. Marie works as a domestic worker and Nursery operator, whereas Mark works as a yard worker. He spent the whole of his childhood with his adoptive parents and rarely knew his biological parents. He kept on wondering why his parents abandoned him but later, at the age of 45, he reconciled and made peace with them. He grew up in Terrell, which was, at the time, a racially segregated community. Apart from his parents and grandparents, Fox also has two sisters, namely Diedra Dixon and Diondra Dixon. He supports and helps her sisters, especially Diondro, who has Down syndrome.

Jamie Foxx Early Life

Jamie Foxx was born in Terrell, Texas, United States of America. He is the son of Darrell Bishop and Shahid Abdula. Shortly after his birth, Foxx was abandoned by his parents and adopted by Esther Marie and Mark Talley. Marie works as a domestic worker and Nursery operator, whereas Mark works as a yard worker. He has acknowledged his grandmother, who had a great influence and was the reason behind his success. Fox realized his musical talent at a tender age and started playing piano at the age of five. He grew up in a family that was devoted to Christianity, and he spent his youth playing piano and leading the choir in Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church.

Jamie Foxx Education

Foxx acquired his secondary education at Terrell High School, where he managed to score well and also involved himself in playing basketball as well as football. He dreamt of playing for the Dallas Cowboys. He broke the school record for being the first player to pass over 1,000 yards. He was also engaged in singing the band called ‘Leather and lace.’ Upon completion of his secondary education, Foxx got a scholarship to United States International University, where he studied music and Performing arts composition.

Jamie Fox Wife and Children

Jamie was once in a long relationship with his girlfriend, Katie Holmes, but later in 2019, they broke up. Apparently, Katie is Tom Cruise’s x-wife, and Tom felt betrayed that his wife was dating one of his friends. Katie and Jamie met in Hamptons in August of 2013. The marriage between Foxx and Katie is blessed with two daughters, namely, Corinne Foxx, who was born in 1994, and Anelise Bishop, born in August 2009. Corrine appeared at Bal des debutantes in November 2014, and that’s when she was named Miss Golden Globe 2016.

Jamie Foxx Young Talent

Foxx realized his musical talent at a tender age and started playing piano at the age of five. He grew up in a family that was devoted to Christianity, and he spent his youth playing piano and leading the choir in Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church. He is also blessed with natural cracking jokes, and his teacher used him as a reward.

Jamie Foxx Heroic Act

On the 18th of January, 2016, Fox salvaged a young man from the burning motorcade that had crashed outside his home. The crashing occurred after the driver; Brett Kyle had carelessly driven his truck at high speed, causing the truck to lose control and land into the bitch, and rolled over several times. However, Keyl was later arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Jamie Foxx Legal Accident

Foxx got involved in an accident in April 2003, and he was caught by two policemen who attempted to escort him and his sister out of Hara’s casino in New Orleans. The employees claimed that the Foxx party had failed to show identification upon entry, and he was charged for trespassing, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest. Foxx was therefore sentenced to a period of 6 months and jailed with two years of probation as well as a $1,500 fine.

Jamie Foxx Co-stars alongside His Daughter, Corrine

In 2018, Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, co-hosted him in the 2nd season of the Foxx game, ‘Beat Shazam’ on Fox Broadcasting Company. She replaced DJ October Gonzalez from the first season of that show.

Jamie Foxx Comedy

Foxx was a comedian, and his first comedy was acted at the club’s open mic night in 1989 after he accepted a girlfriend’s dare.

Jamie Fox Album

• Peep This
• Unpredictable
• Intuition
• Best Night of my Life
• A Story of a Dozen Roses
• Amie Fox Stand Up Specials
• Straight from the Foxxhole
• Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
• Jamie Foxx Unleashed: Lost, Stolen, and Leaked!

Jamie Foxx Project of Do Something

In 2008, Jamie filmed a public service campaign for Do Something to promote food drives in local communities. This project helps those people who are in need to be provided with free food and other materials.

Jamie Fox Career History

Foxx’s musical talent began at the age of five years. He began playing piano, and all his youth, he played piano in the church and led the church choir. When he was a student, he loved making comedies, and his teacher encouraged him to tell jokes in class when it behaves. At school, he played football and basketball, as well as engaging in the school drama.

Acting Career

Jamie was first featured in the pay called ‘Living Star in 1991, and later on, he appeared in ‘The Jamie Foxx Show.’ After that, he has been acting and appearing in over 20 films and television shows.

Jamie Foxx Movies

• Jamie Foxx Superhero In Project Power Netflix Trailer
• Toys
• The Truth About Cats & Dogs
• The Great White Hype
• Booty call
• Any Given Sunday
• The Players Club
• Held Up
• Ali
• Shade
• Breaking All The Rules
• Bait
• Collateral
• Ray
• Miami Vice
• Jarhead
• Stealth
• Dream Girls
• The Kingdom
• The Soloist
• Law Abiding Citizen
• I’m Still Here
• Valentine’s Day
• Due date
• Horrible Bosses
• Django Unchained
• Rio 2
• The Amazing Spider-Man 2
• All-Star weekend
• Robin Hood
• Baby Driver
• Sleepless

Jamie Foxx Songs

• Blame It
• You Changed me
• Just Like Me
• Fall For Your Type
• DJ Play a Love Song
• Unpredictable
• Extravaganza
• Fly love
• Hot wings
• I Don’t Need It
• Freakin Me
• Digital Girl
• Winner
• In Love By Now
• Storm
• Weekend Lover
• Do What It Do
• It’s All Over
• The City’s Yours
• When I First Saw You
• Can I Take You Home
• She Got Her On
• I Don’t Need Anything But You
• Best Night Of my Life
• What Is Love
• Intuition Interlude
• Wish You Were Here
• Love Brings Change
• Warm Bed Baby’s In Love

Jamie Foxx Net Worth

Jamie has a net worth estimated to be $150 million.