9 Fun Facts About Jamie Foxx, You Should Know!

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Eric Marlon Bishop was born in Terrell, Texas on December 13, 1967.

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Eric Marlon Bishop is better known by his stage name Jamie Foxx.

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He adopted the stage name Jamie Foxx to honor the comedian Redd Foxx and the musician Jamie Gill.

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Foxx began his career as a comedian in the 1990s, performing on the show "In Living Color."

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He has won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Ray" (2004).

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Foxx is also a talented musician and has released several albums, "Peep This" (1994), "Unpredictable" (2005).

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Foxx is also an entrepreneur, with his own production company and clothing line.

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Foxx has a daughter named Corinne, who is also an actress and model.

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Foxx is known for his impressions of celebrities, including Mike Tyson, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

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9 Fun Facts About Jamie Foxx, You Should Know!

Eric Marlon Bishop was born in Terrell, Texas on December 13, 1967.

Jamie Foxx Birth Place

Eric Marlon Bishop is better known by his stage name Jamie Foxx.

Eric Marlon Known By

He adopted the stage name Jamie Foxx to honor the comedian Redd Foxx and the musician Jamie Gill.

Jamie Foxx Name Facts

Foxx began his career as a comedian in the 1990s, performing on the show "In Living Color."

Jamie Foxx Career

He has won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Ray" (2004).

Jamie Foxx Award Career

Foxx is also a talented musician and has released several albums, "Peep This" (1994), "Unpredictable" (2005).

Jamie Foxx Hidden Talent

Foxx is also an entrepreneur, with his own production company and clothing line.

Jamie Foxx Hidden Talent

Foxx has a daughter named Corinne, who is also an actress and model.

Jamie Foxx Family

Foxx is known for his impressions of celebrities, including Mike Tyson, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

Jamie Foxx Known For

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