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Jamie Foxx Biography

Jamie Foxx is an American multiple award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Singer who was born and brought up in Terrell, Texas, United States of America. He is widely known as Maxwell “Max” Dillon / Electro in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, and for portraying the former boxer Mike Tyson in a biographical drama film ‘Finding Mike’.

10 Quick Facts About Jamie Foxx

Name: Jamie Foxx
Age: 54 years
Birthday: 13 December
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Singer
Marital Status: Dating
Salary: Under review
Net worth: $170 million

Jamie Foxx Age

Jamie Foxx is 54 years old as of 2021, he was born on 13 December 1967, in Terrell, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 13 December every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Jamie Foxx Height

Jamie Foxx stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Jamie Foxx Weight

Jamie Foxx Weighs 82 kg.

Jamie Foxx Education

Jamie went to Terrell High School, where he earned top grades and played basketball and football. His aspiration was to play for the Dallas Cowboys, and he was the first player in Terrell’s history to pass for more than 1,000 yards. Foxx also sang in a band called Leather and Lace. After graduating high school, he received a scholarship to United States International University (USIU), where he studied classical music and composition.

Jamie Foxx Real Name

Foxx’s real name is Eric Marlon Bishop. Through his experience, he learned those female comedians were given the first chance to perform and he, therefore, changed his name to Jamie, a name which to him sounded like a gender-neutral name. He kept his surname as a recognition to the black comedian Redd Foxx.

Jamie Foxx Parents

Jamie Foxx was born to his parents Louise Annette Talley Dixon and Darrell Bishop in Terrell. His father worked as a stockbroker. his birth parents abandoned him leaving him in the care of his maternal grandparents. His grandparents; Esther Marie Talley and Mark Talley eventually adopted him and raised him as their own until he was older.

In his childhood, he grew up wondering why his parents abandoned him and never tried to reach out to him. He chose to make peace with them and reconcile when he was 45 years old. During an interview, he revealed that his parents who are divorced have been living with him for more than 10 years.

Jamie Foxx Sisters

Jamie Foxx spent his childhood with his two sisters named Diedra Dixon and Diondra Dixon. He plays the role of a big brother, especially to her sister Diondra who has down syndrome.

Jamie Foxx Wife

Foxx has never been married. He was in a longtime relationship with Katie Holmes, an actress, director, and producer, from August 2014 to 2019. He is quite private about his relationships and always leaves his followers guessing his relationship status.

Jamie Foxx New Girlfriend

Jamie is currently in a relationship with Dana Caprio, a fitness model who is signed by Wilhelmina Models. They began dating in 2020.

Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes

Foxx was in a relationship with actress Katie Holmes. Katie is Tom Cruise’s ex-wife; married from 2006 until 2012, and Tom reportedly felt betrayed that his ex-wife was dating one of his best friends and former co-stars. Katie met Jamie in the Hamptons in August 2013. Although they never confirmed their relationship until later, they were seen in public together being affectionate. They dated until 2019 when they separated and began appearing in public separately. Katie Holmes has a daughter with her ex-husband Tom called Suri.

Jamie Foxx Baby Mama

The mother of Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne is Connie Kline. To commemorate Kline’s five years served in the U.S. Air Force, her daughter Corinne wished her ‘hero’ a happy Veteran’s Day on November 11. Annalise’s mother is called Kristin Grannis.

Jamie Foxx Kids, Daughters

Foxx has two daughters named Corinne Foxx born in 1994 and Annalise Bishop born in August 2009.

Jamie Foxx Net Worth

Jamie has an estimated net worth of $170 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Comedian, and Singer. Through his various sources of income, Foxx has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jamie Foxx Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Foxx Wiki

Full Names: Eric Marlon Bishop

Actor and Singer Foxx Photo
Popular As: Jamie Foxx
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Actor, Comedian, and Singer
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Baptist
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jamie Foxx Birthday

Age / How Old?: 54 years (2021)
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Birth: 13 December 1967
Place of Birth: Terrell, Texas, USA
Birthday: 13 December

Jamie Foxx Body Measurements

Body Measurements: 43-33-16 inches (chest-waist-bicep size)
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Black
Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Chest Size: 43 inches

Waist Size: 33 inches
Bicep Size: 16 inches

Jamie Foxx Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Darrell Bishop
Mother: Louise Annette Talley Dixon
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Diedra Dixon and Diondra Dixon
Marital Status: Dating
Wife/Spouse: Engaged to Dana Caprio
Girlfriend/Partner: Katie Holmes (2014 – 2019)
Children: Daughter(s) (Annalise and Corrinne) Sons (None)

Jamie Foxx Net worth and Salary

Net Worth:$170 Million

Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Actor, Comedian, and Singer

Jamie Foxx House and Cars

Place of living: Hidden Valley, California
Cars: Gold Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes Benz G Wagon, Rezvani Tank, Rolls Royce Ghost, Lamborghini Gallardo

Jamie Foxx Career

Foxx’s talents began when he was still a young boy in school. At five years old, he was already playing the piano and when he became a teenager, he joined Terrell New Hope Baptist Church as a choir leader and pianist. He was also a funny student such that his teacher would tell him to tell jokes to his class when they behaved.

In his high school life, he used to play football as a quarterback and basketball for his school Terrell High School and a participant in a band called Leather and Lace. Jamie later joined United States International University through a scholarship to study music and performing arts composition. Jamie joined the comedy world through a dare from his then-girlfriend at around 1989 in a comedy club open mic night event.

Through his experience, he learned that those female comedians were given the first chance to perform and he, therefore, changed his name to Jamie Foxx, a name which to him sounded like a gender-neutral name.

Acting

His first play to star in was called In Living Color in 1991 then The Jamie Foxx Show which was his own sitcom from 1996 to 2001. His first film was the comedy film Toys in 1992 followed by Any Given Sunday in 1999. Since then, he was acting non-stop appearing in more than 20 films and television shows between the period of 2000 and 2019.

Foxx’s memorable films are when he starred alongside Will Smith in Ali, a biographical film of Michael Mann and in Collateral as a taxi driver alongside Tom Cruise. For this, he was nominated for the American Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1994 he joined music and released his debut album, Peep This in 1994.

In 2004, Foxx starred in the Biographical film of Ray Charles called Ray. His acting skills made him win the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a leading role and the American Award for Best Actor.

Music

As if it wasn’t enough, Foxx’s album which he released in 2005 was certified double Platinum by RIAA after reaching #1 after one week of its debut. He received four Grammy Award nominations in 2006 December 8th for Best Rap/Sung collaboration for Unpredictable featuring Ludacris, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for Georgia by Ludacris & Field Mob, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Love Changes featuring Mary J. Blige, and Best R&B Album for Unpredictable.

With all this success, he proceeded to star in a lead role in The Kingdom alongside Jason Bateman. Chris Cooper, Ashraf Barhom, and Jenniffer Garner. His hard work eventually paid in 2007 when he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2007.

Jamie Foxx Movies

1992 – Toys as Baker
1996 – The Truth About Cats & Dogs as Ed
1997 – Booty Call as Bunz
1998 – The Players Club as Blue

1999 – Any Given Sunday as Willie Beamen
2000 – Held Up as Michael

2001 – Ali as Drew Bundini Brown
2002 – Minority Report as Edward “Buttons”

2003 – Shade as Larry Jennings
2004 – Breakin’ All the Rules as Quincy Watson
2005 – Stealth as Lt. Henry Purcell
2006 – Miami as Vice Ricardo Tubbs

2007 – The Kingdom as Ronald Fleury
2009 – The Soloist as Nathaniel Ayers
2010 – Valentine’s Day as Kelvin Moore
2011 – Rio as Nico (Voice role)

2012 – Django Unchained as Django Freeman
2013 – White House Down as President James Sawyer
2014 – Rio 2 as Nico (Voice role)
2017 – Sleepless as Vincent Downs

2018 – The Samurai of Tsushima as Jungata (voice)
2019 – Just Mercy as Walter McMillian
2020 – Project Power Art as Reilly
2021 – Spider-Man: No Way Home as Maxwell “Max” Dillon / Electro

2022 – Day Shift
2023 – Strays

TBA – All-Star Weekend as Malik / Cleveland A. Smith

Jamie Foxx TV Shows

1991–94 – In Living Color
1992–93 – Roc
1996 – Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
1996–97 – 3rd Rock from the Sun

1996–2001 – The Jamie Foxx Show
2000, 2012 – Saturday Night Live
2001–2001 – MTV Video Music Awards
2004 – Chappelle’s Show

2004 – Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story

2011 – When I Was 17
2013 – David Blaine: Real or Magic

2016 – Jackie Robinson
2017–present – Beat Shazam
2017–present – White Famous

Jamie Foxx Songs

Blame It
You Changed Me
Just Like Me
Fall for Your Type

DJ Play a Love Song

Unpredictable
Extravaganza
Fly Love

Hot Wings
I Don’t Need It
Freak’in Me
Winner

Digital Girl
In Love by Now
Can I Take You Home

When I First Saw You

The City’s Yours
Living Better Now
Do What It Do
Weekend Lover

Storm
It’s All Over
She Got Her Own
I Don’t Need Anything but You – 2014 Film Version

Baby’s In Love

Love Changes
Warm Bed
Love Brings Change

Wish U Were Here
Best Night of My Life
What Is Love
Intuition Interlude

Jamie Foxx Albums And Tours

Studio albums

Peep This (1994)
Unpredictable (2005)
Intuition (2008)

Best Night of My Life (2010)
Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses (2015)

Tours

The Unpredictable Tour (2006)
The Blame It Tour (2009)

Stand-up specials

Foxx: Straight from the Foxxhole (1993)
Foxx: I Might Need Security (2002)
Jamie Foxx Unleashed: Lost, Stolen, and Leaked! (2003)

Frequently Asked Questions About Jamie Foxx

Who is Jamie Foxx?

Jamie Foxx is an renowned actor, comedian, and singer who gained wide recognition after appearing as a cast member of Spider Man as Maxwell “Max” Dillon / Electro.

How old is Jamie Foxx?

Foxx is an American national born on 13^th December 1967, in Terrell TX.

How tall is Jamie Foxx?

Jamie stands at a height of 1.75m.

Is Jamie Foxx married?

No, over the course of his life, Foxx has been in relationships with some of America’s most celebrated stars, including Katie Holmes and Dana Caprio. Although he’s dated many other prominent women, Jamie has never been married.

How much is Jamie Foxx worth?

Jamie has an approximate net worth of $170 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Is Jamie Foxx in Love Actually?

No, Foxx is a role in Love Actually played by actor Colin Firth. Jamie is a writer who falls in love with Aurella, a Portuguese who does not speak English. They fall in love with each other despite their inability to understand each other.

What disease does Jamie Foxx have?

Jamie suffered from a mental disorder like other famous celebrities. Luckily, he had a strong support system like his sister and family who helped him go through it.

Can Jamie Foxx sing?

Yes, some of his songs include Blame It, Fall for Your Type, Fly Love, and Do What It Do. He has released 5 studio albums‎, 18 singles‎, and 12 music videos‎.

Does Jamie Foxx play a superhero?

Foxx played the role of Al Simmons in the superhero movie Spawn directed by Todd McFarlane in 2018.

Did Jamie Foxx play piano in Ray?

Jamie played the role of Ray Charles in the biography film Ray. He actually played the piano and also wore prosthetics which made him blind while shooting.

Where does Jamie Foxx live?

Foxx is a resident of Hidden Valley, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Jamie Foxx dead or alive?

Jamie is alive and of good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Does Jamie Foxx have a Cadillac?

Together with Foxx’s partner Katie Holmes, Foxx owns a Cadillac Escalade, SUV, a Bugatti Veyron, a Mercedes-Benz G-class, and other luxury cars.

Did Jamie Foxx ever get in trouble?

In 2003, Jamie and her sister attended a party at Harrah’s casino in New Orleans when they were barred from entering after failing to show identification to the security. He caused a disturbance and was arrested for trespassing, disturbing the peace, battery on police officers, and resisting arrest.

Who did Jamie Foxx have a kid with?

Foxx’s first child Corinne Foxx was born to Connie Kline while his second daughter Annalise Bishop was born in 2009 to Kristin Grannis.

Jamie Foxx Contacts

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