Photo: John Bauld from Toronto, Canada / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I think of Jamie Foxx as the rare entertainer whose versatility never reads as dilution. Plenty of comedians act; almost none of them win an Oscar for disappearing into Ray Charles while also holding a Grammy. What ties it all together, for me, is his ear — he listens the way musicians do, and it shows in his impressions, his timing, and his dramatic work. From a small Texas town to In Living Color to the 2005 awards sweep, the through-line is total commitment to whatever room he is in. He is proof that multi-hyphenate can mean mastery in every column rather than competence in several.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jamie Foxx
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイミー・フォックス
- Reading
- じぇいみー・ふぉっくす
- Born
- December 13, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Terrell, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / writer / comedian / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Terrell High School
- University
- United States International University
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor
- 2005 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
- 2007 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male
- 2007 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | In Living Color | — | |
| Notable work | The Jamie Foxx Show | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jamie Foxx born?
Born December 13, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Jamie Foxx from?
Jamie Foxx is from Terrell, Texas, United States.
What does Jamie Foxx do?
Jamie Foxx works as actor, singer, writer, comedian, film producer.
What is Jamie Foxx known for?
Notable works include In Living Color, The Jamie Foxx Show.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.