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Jamie Foxx

Date of birth: 1967-12-13

Place of birth: Terrell, Texas, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Eric Marlon Bishop

Jamie Foxx

Biography

Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer, and comedian. He gained his career breakthrough as a featured player in the sketch comedy show In Living Colour until the show's end in 1994. Following this success, he was given his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, in which he starred, co-created, and produced from 1996 to 2001. Foxx received acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray (2004), winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. That same year, he was nominated for the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in the crime film Collateral. He gained prominence for his film roles in Booty Call (1997), Ali (2001), Jarhead (2005), Dreamgirls (2006), Miami Vice (2006), Horrible Bosses (2011), Django Unchained (2012), Annie (2014), Baby Driver (2017), and Soul (2020). He played the supervillain Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). For playing Walter McMillian in Just Mercy (2019), he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Foxx also embarked on a successful career as an R&B singer in the 2000s. He earned two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, with his features on the singles "Slow Jamz" by Twista alongside Kanye West and "Gold Digger" by the former. His single "Blame It" won him the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Four of his five studio albums have charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200: Unpredictable (2005), which topped the chart; Intuition (2008); Best Night of My Life (2010); and Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses (2015). Since 2017, Foxx has served as the host and executive producer of the Fox game show Beat Shazam. In 2021, he wrote his autobiography Act Like You Got Some Sense.

Movie Credits

Jarhead
3.4

Jarhead

2005-11-04

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up

Miami Vice
3

Miami Vice

2006-07-27

A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detecti

Dreamgirls
3.4

Dreamgirls

2006-12-25

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own pers

Collateral
3.6

Collateral

2004-08-04

Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money

Ray
3.7

Ray

2004-10-29

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by

Stealth
2.7

Stealth

2005-07-27

Deeply ensconced in a top-secret military program, three pilots struggle to bring an artificial inte

The Kingdom
3.4

The Kingdom

2007-08-22

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the M

Booty Call
2.6

Booty Call

1997-02-26

Rushon is sexually pent-up and ready to take thing things to the next level with his girlfriend, Nik

Law Abiding Citizen
3.7

Law Abiding Citizen

2009-10-15

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his fam

I'm Still Here
3

I'm Still Here

2010-09-10

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remark

Toys
2.6

Toys

1992-12-18

Leslie Zevo is a fun-loving inventor who must save his late father's toy factory from his evil uncle

Ali
3.4

Ali

2001-12-10

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene:

Any Given Sunday
3.4

Any Given Sunday

1999-12-22

A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replac

Valentine's Day
3

Valentine's Day

2010-02-10

Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expe

Due Date
3.2

Due Date

2010-11-03

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first chil

Rodman: For Better or Worse
4.1

Rodman: For Better or Worse

2019-09-01

While Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for his of

Shade
3.1

Shade

2003-05-18

Tiffany, Charlie and Vernon are con artists looking to up the ante from their typical scams. They fi

Bait
2.9

Bait

2000-09-15

Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the in

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021-11-20

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc

Strays
3.6

Strays

2023-08-17

When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that

Breakin' All the Rules
3

Breakin' All the Rules

2004-05-14

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspi

Rio
3.4

Rio

2011-04-03

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives

The Soloist
3.3

The Soloist

2009-04-24

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new ar

Django Unchained
4.1

Django Unchained

2012-12-25

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mis

Held Up
2.9

Held Up

1999-10-08

What should have been a romantic getaway turns into one hilarious debacle after another when Michael

You're Watching Video Music Box
3.2

You're Watching Video Music Box

2021-12-03

The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay sinc

Horrible Bosses
3.3

Horrible Bosses

2011-07-08

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to g

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
3.5

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do

2009-02-09

DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO len

Plies: Goon In the Trap
1.2

Plies: Goon In the Trap

2010-02-09

Trapstar Street Video Mix Hosted By Plies. Includes the hottest videos of the Rap artist Plies and e

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
3

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

2009-07-06

DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back

Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
2.9

Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4

2009-05-27

Mista Rello has been around the mixtape game for a quick minute, delivering some of the hottest blen

The Amazing Spider-Man 2
3.3

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014-04-16

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with

White House Down
3.2

White House Down

2013-06-27

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting Pr

Rio 2
3.3

Rio 2

2014-03-19

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeir

Annie
3.1

Annie

2014-12-18

Annie is a young, happy foster kid who's also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New Yor

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
3.4

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

2022-05-03

JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi

Tin Soldier
2.3

Tin Soldier

2025-05-22

An ex-special forces operative seeks revenge against a cult leader who has corrupted his former comr

Back in Action
3.2

Back in Action

2025-01-15

Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump back i

Laffapalooza! #2
0

Laffapalooza! #2

2004-01-01

Live from Atlanta, Jamie Foxx hosts this hilarious series of comedy specials. Catch some the newest,

A Million Ways to Die in the West
3

A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014-05-22

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found

Horrible Bosses 2
3.1

Horrible Bosses 2

2014-11-12

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a s

The Concert for Valor
4.3

The Concert for Valor

2014-11-11

A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.

Not Another Church Movie
1.6

Not Another Church Movie

2024-05-10

Taylor Pherry is given a mission from God Himself: to tell his family's stories and inspire his comm

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
4.1

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022-11-19

The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022

David Blaine: Real or Magic
3.4

David Blaine: Real or Magic

2013-11-19

David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the wo

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
3.6

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004-10-07

A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's m

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
2.6

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

2024-04-28

A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the tro

Robin Hood
3

Robin Hood

2018-11-03

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt Engl

Sleepless
3

Sleepless

2017-01-12

Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who has a lot of enemies, is caught in a high sta

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
3.4

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012-12-12

“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on Decembe

Baby Driver
3.7

Baby Driver

2017-06-28

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part

American Rap Stars
1.5

American Rap Stars

2002-01-01

American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip

City of Night: The Making of 'Collateral'
3

City of Night: The Making of 'Collateral'

2004-12-14

This documentary chronicles the making of the film Collateral (2004). We get to see Tom Cruise and J

A Man's Story
3.5

A Man's Story

2011-10-08

Documentary about British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng.

Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security
3

Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security

2002-02-23

In this concert film, originally broadcast on HBO, Foxx offers up his signature brand of comedy to a

Jamie Foxx Unleashed: Lost, Stolen and Leaked!
1.4

Jamie Foxx Unleashed: Lost, Stolen and Leaked!

2003-03-25

Jamie Foxx goes back to his Texas roots where he's more outrageous than ever in this no-holds-barred

The Players Club
3.1

The Players Club

1998-04-08

Single mother Diana struggles to provide for her child and pay for her college education. When she m

The Truth About Cats & Dogs
3

The Truth About Cats & Dogs

1996-04-26

A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to imperson

Dying Laughing
3.2

Dying Laughing

2017-02-24

The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
3

Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

2004-03-03

Redemption tells the story of Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips L.A. street gang. Story f

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
3

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012-11-14

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, t

Jamie Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole
2.4

Jamie Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole

1993-11-06

His first stand-up comedy special, a must-have for every Foxx fan. Aired on HBO as his popularity be

Elmo's Christmas Countdown
3.1

Elmo's Christmas Countdown

2007-12-23

There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new f

The Great White Hype
2.6

The Great White Hype

1996-05-03

When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability o

Thunder Soul
3.4

Thunder Soul

2010-03-13

Jamie Foxx presents the inspiring true story of high school band leader Conrad O. Johnson, who trans

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
4

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

2003-01-01

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and

Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life
3.2

Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life

2017-06-08

This compelling Documentary moves beyond the spotlight and past the attention-grabbing headlines to

Always Whitney Houston
4.5

Always Whitney Houston

2012-01-01

The iconic powerhouse Whitney Houston is remembered beyond her death at age 48 by her peers for her

All-Star Weekend
0

All-Star Weekend

Two buddies form a rivalry over their favorite American basketball player.

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!
3.5

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic!

2017-11-22

Iconic songstress Barbra Streisand culminates her 13-city tour in Miami with dazzling ballads, Broad

King Spawn
0

King Spawn

NYPD detective Twitch Williams investigates a series of grisly murder scenes, perpetrated by the mys

Just Mercy
3.9

Just Mercy

2019-12-25

The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend th

Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
2.5

Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]

2005-03-22

A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming

The Apollo
3.3

The Apollo

2019-04-24

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
3.3

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

2019-05-22

Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

Project Power
3.2

Project Power

2020-08-14

An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerou

Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith
2.9

Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith

2003-06-17

A dream team of sports celebrities and comedians join megastars Shaquille OÂ’Neal and Jamie Foxx to r

The Black Godfather
3.3

The Black Godfather

2019-06-06

Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker

It's Black Entertainment
4

It's Black Entertainment

2002-02-08

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Amer

Hitsville: The Making of Motown
3.8

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

2019-08-24

The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the l

Soul
4

Soul

2020-12-25

Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at th

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2
3.7

The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014-08-19

A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast a

Untitled Mike Tyson Biopic
0

Untitled Mike Tyson Biopic

TV series. Jamie Foxx plays Mike Tyson in a biopic of one of the greatest boxers to ever step into

CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion
2.6

CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion

2018-10-05

An investigation into the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabiliti

This Is Stand-Up
2.5

This Is Stand-Up

2020-04-12

An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2.3

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

2009-01-18

A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States

Any Given Tuesday
4.2

Any Given Tuesday

2013-10-17

Any Given Tuesday is an awareness short film about an unsuspecting teen discovered to be gay by his

On the Shoulders of Giants
3.1

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011-02-11

The story of the Harlem Rens: the greatest basketball team you never heard of.

They Cloned Tyrone
3.3

They Cloned Tyrone

2023-06-14

A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspirac

Day Shift
3.4

Day Shift

2022-08-12

An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Tr

The Burial
3.5

The Burial

2023-10-06

When a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe enlists charismatic, smooth-tal

God Is a Bullet
3

God Is a Bullet

2023-06-22

Vice detective Bob Hightower finds his ex-wife murdered and daughter kidnapped by a cult. Frustrated

QT8: The First Eight
3.6

QT8: The First Eight

2019-10-21

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from hi

Spider-Man: No Way Home
4

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021-12-15

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of bein

Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...
3.3

Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...

2024-12-10

Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor. Grammy-winning singer. Beloved comedian. Jamie Foxx returns t

Jamie Foxx: Secret to Success
0

Jamie Foxx: Secret to Success

2022-03-08

A Motown Christmas
0

A Motown Christmas

2024-12-11

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey co-host NBC's "A Motown Christmas"

Luther: Never Too Much
4

Luther: Never Too Much

2024-11-01

Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. Hi

Fight for '84
0

Fight for '84

After a devastating 1980 plane crash claims America's Olympic boxing team, a determined coach takes

Groove Tails
0

Groove Tails

Mice compete in a street dance competition.

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty
3

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me - The Afterparty

2021-04-16

Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier and more from the cast of the family comedy discuss the show, humiliati

Being Eddie
3.4

Being Eddie

2025-11-11

From teen comedian to Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy revisits his extraordinary showbiz ride with ra

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
0

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation

2007-05-06

A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and cr

Renaldo and Alexi
0

Renaldo and Alexi

Two festive New York City doormen long to tell a Christmas story to the residents of the apartment b

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
0

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2020-11-26

Original hosts Derek and Julianne Hough return, kicking off the night with a glittering new holiday