| Net Worth | $120,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Name | Eric Marlon Bishop |
| Date of Birth/Age | December 13, 1967 (age 51) |
| State/City of origin | Terrell, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5'9 |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, songwriter, record producer. |
Net Worth
Jamie Foxx’s net worth is $120 million.
How Did Jamie Foxx Make His Money?
Jamie Foxx is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer, songwriter, television producer and music producer. He began as a stand-up comedian, and he came to fame on the groundbreaking series In Living Color.
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Later in his career, Foxx proved that he was a versatile actor who could tackle difficult and challenging roles. He proved that in the 2004 suspense film Collateral and his breakthrough performance in Ray.
Award-Winning Roles
His performance in Ray garnered him an Academy Award, a British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Award.
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor the same year for his performance in Collateral.
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A Talented Singer
Foxx is also a talented singer and songwriter. He has released several successful albums.
Foxx is one of the only people in the world to have an Academy Award, a Grammy award and a top-ranking song on the Billboard 100.
A Versatile Performer
Foxx showed a talented versatility from an early age. Over the years, he has built a solid career that could rightly be called a one-man entertainment empire.
All signs indicate that Foxx will continue to be a powerful voice in Hollywood and the recording business.
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Jamie Foxx Quick Facts
- He was born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas.
- His birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop.
Career
Foxx was born to Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Taller in Terrell, Texas. His father, who was a stockbroker, changed his name to Shahid Abdula after converting to Islam.
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Adoption
When his parents separated, Foxx was adopted by his mother’s adoptive parents, Esther Marie, who worked as a cleaning woman, and Mark Talley, a railway worker.
Foxx considers his grandmother his true parent. He has not had any contact with his birth parents.
He has said that his grandmother’s emotional support and support for his ambitions were what allowed him to succeed.
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Early Talent
Foxx began playing piano when he was five. In primary school, he regularly entertained his classmates with his jokes. Foxx was a top student throughout his school years. He was a star football player on the high school team.
When Foxx graduated from high school, he received a classical piano scholarship to the United States International University. He majored in musical composition.
Foxx later said that his grandmother made him practice the piano every day. He said she was responsible for his ability to have a career in music.
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The Road to Comedy
Foxx moved to Los Angeles after finishing his studies. His first attempt at comedy was at an open mic night at a comedy club.
Encouraged by the response he got, he started developing a routine and testing it out at local clubs.
Name Change
Foxx said that he changed his name to Jamie after seeing that clubs always put female comedians at the top of the lineup. He was hoping the name might look female enough to fool the bookers.
He changed his last name to Foxx in tribute to comedian Redd Foxx.
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In 1991, he landed a role on the Fox show In Living Color. This was a groundbreaking TV show that launched the careers of the Wayans brothers, Jim Carrey and others.
Television Roles
His fame on the show led to a regular role on the sitcom Roc.
In 1994, Foxx showed off his musical side by releasing his first album, Peep This. The album hit number 12 on the R&B Billboard 100. Its biggest hit was the single “Infatuation.”
In 1996, he starred in his own show, the Jamie Foxx Show. It ran until 2001.
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Major Movie Roles
Foxx’s first major movie was Toys in 1994. In 1999, he was cast as a football player in Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday. His high school experience as a football player helped him land this key role.
Critics were starting to take notice of Foxx’s acting abilities, and their views were confirmed in his next big role.
His portrayal of a cab driver in Collateral, in which he starred with Tom Cruise, was highly praised. He received his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work.
The same year, he starred in his biggest role yet as Ray Charles in the biopic Ray. The movie won rave reviews, and most of them highlighted Foxx’s performance as the blind, troubled singer.
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Back to Music
In 2005, Foxx returned to music again with a new album, Unpredictable. The album is currently certified platinum.
The album’s single “Gold Digger,” a duet with Kanye West, won the 2006 BET Award for Best Duo Performance.
At the same awards ceremony, Foxx received several nominations include Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance by a Duo for “Love Changes” with Mary J. Blige, and Best R&B Performance by a Duo for “Georgia” with Ludacris.
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Radio Show
In 2007, he launched the Foxxhole, his own channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. The show features his own comedy in addition to appearances by black artists, comedians and musicians.
Country Music
Foxx is a fan of country music. He has provided backing vocals to Rascal Flatts. In 2009, he sang the George Strait hit “You Look So Good in Love” at the George Strait Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert.
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More Career Highlights
In 2012, Foxx had another major role when he played the lead character in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained.
In 2017, Foxx launched the game show Beat Shazam on the Fox network. He is the executive producer and host of the show. The show is an updated version of the old Name That Tune game show.
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Relationships
Foxx has never been married. He has had numerous short-term relationships with various models, singers and actresses. He dated actress Katie Holmes for six years.
He has two daughters named Corinne and Annelise.
Interesting Facts About Jamie Foxx
- He is one of only four people to win an Oscar and have a record album ranked number one on the charts. The others are Bring Crosby, Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra.
Favorite Quotes from Jamie Foxx
“I wish I could take what I’m feeling right now and put it in the water system. We would all love each other.”
Success Tips from Jamie Foxx
1.“When you look at how long the earth has been here, you realize that we’re living in the blink of an eye. Whatever it is you want to do, go out and do it.”
2.“My grandmother would say, ‘Make sure you look good. Make sure you speak well. Make sure you remain that Southern gentleman I’ve raised you to be.’”
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