From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jamie Foxx made an impact.
Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a highly accomplished American actor, comedian, and singer. His career took off with his role on the sketch comedy show 'In Living Color' (1991-1994), followed by his own successful sitcom, 'The Jamie Foxx Show' (1996-2001), where he also served as a co-creator and producer. This launched him into a multifaceted career in entertainment.
1989: First Comedy Performance
In 1989, Jamie Foxx first told jokes at a comedy club's open mic night.
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1991: Career Breakthrough
In 1991, Jamie Foxx had his career breakthrough as a featured player on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.
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1991: Joins In Living Color
In 1991, Jamie Foxx joined the cast of In Living Color.
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1992: Film Debut in Toys
In 1992, Jamie Foxx made his film debut in the comedy Toys.
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1994: In Living Color Departure
In 1994, Jamie Foxx ended his role as a featured player on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.
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1994: Album Release: Peep This
In 1994, Jamie Foxx released an album entitled Peep This, which was not commercially successful.
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1996: Stars in The Jamie Foxx Show
From 1996, Jamie Foxx went on to star in his own sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, which he also co-created and produced.
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1996: The Jamie Foxx Show Debut
In 1996, Jamie Foxx was given his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, which he starred in, co-created and produced.
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1999: Dramatic Role in Any Given Sunday
In 1999, Jamie Foxx's first dramatic role came in Oliver Stone's film Any Given Sunday.
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2001: Role in Ali
In 2001, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Ali.
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2001: Stars in Ali
In 2001, Jamie Foxx starred opposite Will Smith in the biographical drama Ali.
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2001: End of The Jamie Foxx Show
In 2001, Jamie Foxx's show The Jamie Foxx show ended.
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2001: End of The Jamie Foxx Show
In 2001, The Jamie Foxx Show ended, which Jamie Foxx starred in, co-created and produced.
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2003: "Slow Jamz" Release
In 2003, Jamie Foxx featured on the rapper Twista's song, "Slow Jamz", which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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2003: Cameo in Music Video
In 2003, Jamie Foxx made a cameo in Benzino's music video for "Would You".
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2004: Portrayal of Ray Charles
In 2004, Jamie Foxx portrayed Ray Charles in the biographical film Ray, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
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2004: Academy Award Win for Ray
In 2004, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray. He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Collateral in 2004.
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December 2005: Release of Unpredictable
In December 2005, Jamie Foxx released his second studio album, Unpredictable.
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2005: "Georgia" Single Feature
In 2005, Jamie Foxx featured on the single "Georgia" by Atlanta rappers Ludacris and Field Mob.
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2005: Role in Jarhead
In 2005, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Jarhead.
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2005: Unpredictable Album Release
In 2005, Jamie Foxx released his album Unpredictable, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200.
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2006: Roles in Dreamgirls and Miami Vice
In 2006, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his roles in Dreamgirls and Miami Vice.
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January 22, 2007: The Foxxhole Launch
On January 22, 2007, Jamie Foxx launched The Foxxhole, a channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.
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2007: "She Goes All the Way" Recording
In 2007, Jamie Foxx recorded the song "She Goes All the Way" with Rascal Flatts.
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2008: PSA for DoSomething
In 2008, Jamie Foxx filmed a public service announcement for DoSomething to promote food drives in local communities.
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2008: Intuition Album Release
In 2008, Jamie Foxx released his album Intuition, which charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.
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2008: Intuition Album Release
In 2008, Jamie Foxx released his third album titled Intuition.
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April 6, 2009: George Strait Tribute Performance
On April 6, 2009, Jamie Foxx performed the George Strait song "You Look So Good in Love" at the George Strait Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert.
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April 2009: The Soloist Lead Role
In April 2009, Jamie Foxx played the lead role in the dramatic film The Soloist.
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June 28, 2009: Hosts BET Awards
On June 28, 2009, Jamie Foxx hosted the 2009 BET Awards ceremony, which featured several tributes to Michael Jackson.
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October 2009: Law Abiding Citizen Starring Role
In October 2009, Jamie Foxx played a starring role alongside Gerard Butler in the thriller Law Abiding Citizen.
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December 21, 2010: Best Night of My Life Album Release
On December 21, 2010, Jamie Foxx released his fourth album, Best Night of My Life.
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2010: Best Night of My Life Album Release
In 2010, Jamie Foxx released his album Best Night of My Life, which charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.
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April 2011: Voice Role in Rio
In April 2011, Jamie Foxx voiced the cartoon canary Nico in the movie Rio.
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2011: Featured on Pitbull's Album
In 2011, Jamie Foxx also featured on the rapper Pitbull's album Planet Pit, in the song "Where Do We Go".
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2011: Role in Horrible Bosses
In 2011, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Horrible Bosses.
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2012: Role in Django Unchained
In 2012, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Django Unchained.
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2012: Stars in Django Unchained
In 2012, Jamie Foxx starred in the title role of Django Unchained, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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2013: Cast in White House Down
In 2013, Jamie Foxx was cast as President James Sawyer in White House Down alongside Channing Tatum.
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October 2014: Deja Vu Duet with Dionne Warwick
Jamie Foxx's October 2014 Deja Vu duet with Dionne Warwick appears on the Feels So Good album released by Warwick.
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2014: Roles in Annie and The Amazing Spider-Man 2
In 2014, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his roles in Annie and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
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May 18, 2015: Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses Release
On May 18, 2015, Jamie Foxx released his fifth studio album, Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses.
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2015: Attached to play Mike Tyson
In 2015, Jamie Foxx became attached to portray Mike Tyson in a biographical drama film called Finding Mike.
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2015: Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses Album Release
In 2015, Jamie Foxx released his album Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses, which charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.
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2017: Hosting Beat Shazam
In 2017, Jamie Foxx began hosting and executive producing the Fox game show Beat Shazam, a show where contestants identify song titles to win money.
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2017: Co-executive Producing White Famous
In 2017, Jamie Foxx co-executive produced the Showtime sitcom White Famous, which was based on his early career. He also occasionally appeared on the show as himself.
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2017: Role in Baby Driver
In 2017, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Baby Driver.
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2017: Stars in Baby Driver
In 2017, Jamie Foxx starred as Bats in Edgar Wright's action film Baby Driver.
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2017: Hosting Beat Shazam
Since 2017, Jamie Foxx has served as the host and executive producer of the Fox game show Beat Shazam.
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May 29, 2018: Cast in King Spawn
On May 29, 2018, Jamie Foxx was cast as Al Simmons in King Spawn, which Todd McFarlane was set to direct.
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2018: Corinne Foxx co-hosting Beat Shazam
In 2018, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, started co-hosting Beat Shazam during its second season, taking over from DJ October Gonzalez.
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May 22, 2019: Appearing as George Jefferson
On May 22, 2019, Jamie Foxx portrayed George Jefferson in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons on ABC.
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2019: Role in Just Mercy
In 2019, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Just Mercy.
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August 14, 2020: Project Power release
On August 14, 2020, Jamie Foxx starred in Project Power, which was released on Netflix.
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2020: Preparing for Mike Tyson Role
In 2020, Jamie Foxx began exercising to gain muscle in preparation for portraying Mike Tyson.
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2020: Role in Soul
In 2020, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Soul.
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April 14, 2021: Premiere of Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!
On April 14, 2021, Jamie Foxx's sitcom, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, premiered on Netflix, marking his return to the sitcom format after The Jamie Foxx Show.
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2021: Role in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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2021: Release of memoir
In 2021, Jamie Foxx released his memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me, focusing on his family life.
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2021: Reprising Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Jamie Foxx reprised his role as Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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2021: Autobiography Release
In 2021, Jamie Foxx wrote his autobiography Act Like You Got Some Sense.
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2021: Publication of Act Like You Got Some Sense
In 2021, Jamie Foxx, with Nick Chiles, published "Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me".
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2021: Mike Tyson project becomes miniseries
In 2021, the Mike Tyson project transformed into a miniseries, with Antoine Fuqua set to direct.
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