Childhood and Education Journey of Jamie Foxx in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jamie Foxx. A timeline of key moments.

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a highly accomplished American actor, comedian, and singer. His career took off as a cast member on the sketch comedy show In Living Color (1991-1994). He further solidified his fame by starring in, co-creating, and producing his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996-2001).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 13, 1967: Birth of Eric Marlon Bishop

On December 13, 1967, Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally as Jamie Foxx, was born.

1994: Birth of daughter Corinne

In 1994, Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne Foxx was born.

2008: Birth of daughter Anelise

In 2008, Jamie Foxx's daughter Anelise Bishop was born.

January 18, 2016: Rescued man from burning vehicle

On January 18, 2016, Jamie Foxx rescued a young man from a burning vehicle that crashed outside his home.

October 26, 2020: Sister Deondra Dixon Passed Away

On October 26, 2020, Jamie Foxx announced that his sister Deondra Dixon, who had Down syndrome and was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, had died at the age of 36.

April 12, 2023: Hospitalization Announced

On April 12, 2023, Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne announced that he had been hospitalized due to an unspecified medical emergency, but was recovering.

April 2023: Hospitalized for Medical Emergency

In April 2023, Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to a then-unspecified medical emergency, later revealed to be a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

December 3, 2023: First Public Appearance

On December 3, 2023, Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization, accepting a Critics Choice Association's Vanguard Award and discussing his recovery journey.

September 21, 2024: Walked Daughter Down the Aisle

In September 21, 2024, Jamie Foxx walked his daughter Corinne down the aisle at his home in Thousand Oaks, California.

December 10, 2024: Revealed Brain Bleed

On December 10, 2024, Jamie Foxx revealed that he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke which resulted in his hospitalization in April 2023, in his Netflix comedy special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was....