Full Name: Eric Marlon Bishop
Date of Birth: December 13, 1967
Place of Birth: Terrell, Texas, USA
Occupation: Actor, Singer, Comedian, Producer
Nationality: American
Height
Height:
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Family
Parents:
Darrell Bishop (renamed Shahid Abdula following his conversion to Islam) and
Louise Annette Talley Dixon.
Children: Two daughters Corinne Foxx and Annalise Bishop
Education
Jamie Foxx graduated from Terrell High School in Terrell, Texas, where he excelled
academically and was involved in sports and music. He then attended United
States International University (now known as Alliant International University)
in San Diego, California, on a scholarship, where he studied classical music
and composition.
Career
Jamie Foxx began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to
television and film. He gained widespread fame from his role in the TV show
"In Living Color" and later starred in his own sitcom, "The
Jamie Foxx Show."
Key Career Highlights:
Film:
Ray (2004) – Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles.
Collateral (2004)
Django Unchained (2012)
Baby Driver (2017)
Just Mercy (2019)
Music: Jamie Foxx is also a successful musician,
having released several albums, including "Unpredictable" (2005) and
"Intuition" (2008).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Jamie Foxx's net worth is estimated to be around $150 million.
