Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx is the stage name of Eric Marlon Bishop, an American entertainer known for acting, comedy, and music.

He won an Academy Award for portraying Ray Charles in *Ray* (2004).

His work spans stand-up comedy, sitcoms, dramatic film roles, and R&B music: Jamie Foxx hosted a variety show in the early 2000s.

Oscar

Ray Charles

statuette · acceptance speech · nomination · ceremony · red carpet · winner · Hollywood · recognition · transformation · prestige

actor

Ray

Male first name

Django Unchained · Just Mercy · role · performance · biopic · character · filmography · blockbuster · leading man · screen presence

comedian

In Living Color

Displayed with full hues

sketch · Wanda · humor · timing · parody · satire · wit · punchline · characters · variety show

musician

singer

Vocal music performer

  • R&BSoulful pop genre
  • soulInnermost animating essence
  • GrammyRecording achievement trophy

vocals · album · producer · collaboration · Kanye West · T-Pain · hook · chart · single · ballad

Categories
Opposites
performer versatility

Jamie Foxxone-hit wonder

Artist famous for one song

Steven Seagal · Adam Sandler

cultural representation

Jamie FoxxPat Boone

Wayne Newton · Ted Nugent

Family

James, Fox, Jamie

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G