Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jamie Foxx

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jamie Foxx made an impact.

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his accomplishments as an actor, comedian, singer, and producer. He rose to prominence as a cast member on the sketch comedy show *In Living Color* from 1991 to 1994. Subsequently, Foxx starred in, co-created, and produced his own sitcom, *The Jamie Foxx Show*, which aired from 1996 to 2001, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2001: End of The Jamie Foxx Show

In 2001, The Jamie Foxx Show ended, marking a significant point in Jamie Foxx's television career.

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2008: Public Service Announcement for DoSomething

In 2008, Jamie Foxx filmed a public service announcement for DoSomething to promote food drives in local communities.

2015: Attached to Portray Mike Tyson

In 2015, Jamie Foxx became attached to portray former boxer Mike Tyson in a biographical drama film Finding Mike.

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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 similar to Name That Tune. The show features contestants trying to identify songs faster than the Shazam app for a chance to win $1 million.

2017: Co-Executive Producing White Famous

In 2017, Jamie Foxx co-executive produced the Showtime sitcom White Famous, which starred Jay Pharoah. The show, based on Foxx's early career, was cancelled after one season due to middling reviews and ratings.

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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 was to be directed by Todd McFarlane.

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2018: Corinne Foxx co-hosting Beat Shazam

In 2018, Corinne Foxx, Jamie Foxx's daughter, began co-hosting Beat Shazam, replacing DJ October Gonzalez in the second season.

May 22, 2019: Appearance as George Jefferson

On May 22, 2019, Jamie Foxx appeared as George Jefferson in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons on ABC.

August 14, 2020: Release of Project Power

On August 14, 2020, Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback, was released by Netflix.

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2020: Training for Mike Tyson Role

In 2020, Jamie Foxx began to exercise in order to gain muscle for the role of Mike Tyson in the biographical drama film.

April 14, 2021: Premiere of Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

On April 14, 2021, Jamie Foxx's sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which he co-created, executive produced, and starred in, premiered on Netflix. The series marked his return to the sitcom format after The Jamie Foxx Show ended in 2001.

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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, which focused on his family life, both as a child and as an adult.

2021: Reprising role as Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home

In 2021, Jamie Foxx reprised his role as Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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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," a memoir focusing on his family life.