History of Jamie Foxx in Timeline

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.

1989: First Comedy Club Performance

In 1989, Jamie Foxx first told jokes at a comedy club's open mic night after accepting a girlfriend's dare.

1991: Career breakthrough with In Living Color

In 1991, Jamie Foxx experienced his career breakthrough as a featured player on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.

1991: Joining In Living Color

In 1991, Jamie Foxx joined the cast of In Living Color.

1992: Film Debut in Toys

In 1992, Jamie Foxx made his film debut in the comedy Toys.

1994: Departure from In Living Color

In 1994, Jamie Foxx ended his run as a featured player on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.

1994: Release of Peep This

In 1994, Jamie Foxx released an album (on the Fox record label) entitled Peep This, which was not commercially successful.

1994: Birth of daughter Corinne

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

1996: Starring in The Jamie Foxx Show

In 1996, Jamie Foxx starred in his own sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, which he also co-created and produced.

1999: Dramatic Role in Any Given Sunday

In 1999, Jamie Foxx took on his first dramatic role in Oliver Stone's film Any Given Sunday.

2001: End of The Jamie Foxx Show

In 2001, Jamie Foxx concluded his starring role in his own sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show, which he also co-created and produced.

2001: Film Role in Ali

In 2001, Jamie Foxx gained prominence for his film role in Ali.

2001: The Jamie Foxx Show ended

In 2001, The Jamie Foxx Show ended.

April 26, 2003: Arrested at Harrah's Casino

On April 26, 2003, Jamie Foxx and his sister Deondra Dixon were arrested at Harrah's casino in New Orleans following a physical altercation with security and police. Foxx later pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace.

2003: Feature on Slow Jamz

In 2003, Jamie Foxx featured on Twista's song "Slow Jamz" with Kanye West, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

2003: Cameo in "Would You" Music Video

In 2003, Jamie Foxx made a cameo in Benzino's music video for "Would You", which features LisaRaye McCoy and Mario Winans.

2004: Academy Award and BAFTA Award

In 2004, Jamie Foxx portrayed Ray Charles in the biographical film Ray (2004), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2004: Academy Award win for Ray and nomination for Collateral

In 2004, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray, and was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Collateral.

December 2005: Release of Unpredictable Album

In December 2005, Jamie Foxx released his second studio album, Unpredictable. It debuted at No. 2, selling 598,000 copies in its first week, rising to No. 1 the following week and selling an additional 200,000 copies.

2005: Feature on Georgia

In 2005, Jamie Foxx featured on the single "Georgia" by Ludacris and Field Mob, which sampled Ray Charles' hit "Georgia on My Mind".

2005: Film Role in Jarhead

In 2005, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Jarhead.

2005: Release of Unpredictable

In 2005, Jamie Foxx released his album Unpredictable, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

2005: Invitation to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In 2005, Jamie Foxx was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

December 8, 2006: Grammy Award Nominations

On December 8, 2006, Jamie Foxx received four Grammy Award nominations.

2006: Film Roles in Dreamgirls and Miami Vice

In 2006, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film roles in Dreamgirls and Miami Vice.

January 22, 2007: Launch of The Foxxhole on Sirius

On January 22, 2007, Jamie Foxx launched The Foxxhole, a channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.

September 2007: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In September 2007, Jamie Foxx was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2007: Musical collaborations

In 2007, Jamie Foxx recorded the song "She Goes All the Way" with Rascal Flatts, performed backing vocals for Tank, and featured on Plies' "Please Excuse My Hands".

2008: Filmed PSA for DoSomething

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

2008: Release of Intuition

In 2008, Jamie Foxx released his album Intuition, which charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.

2008: Birth of daughter Anelise

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

April 6, 2009: George Strait Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert

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.

April 2009: Lead Role in The Soloist

In April 2009, Jamie Foxx played the lead role in the dramatic film The Soloist.

April 17, 2009: Controversial jokes about Miley Cyrus

On April 17, 2009, Jamie Foxx and his co-hosts made sexually suggestive and disparaging jokes about Miley Cyrus on The Jamie Foxx Show, leading to public outcry and an apology from Foxx.

June 28, 2009: Hosting 2009 BET Awards

On June 28, 2009, Jamie Foxx hosted the 2009 BET Awards ceremony, which featured tributes to Michael Jackson.

October 2009: Starring Role in Law Abiding Citizen

In October 2009, Jamie Foxx played a starring role alongside Gerard Butler in the thriller Law Abiding Citizen.

December 21, 2010: Release of Best Night of My Life

On December 21, 2010, Jamie Foxx released his fourth album, Best Night of My Life.

2010: Release of Best Night of My Life

In 2010, Jamie Foxx released his album Best Night of My Life, which charted in the top ten of the U.S. Billboard 200.

April 2011: Voice acting in Rio

In April 2011, Jamie Foxx voiced the cartoon canary Nico in the movie Rio.

2011: Feature on "Where Do We Go"

In 2011, Jamie Foxx featured on the rapper Pitbull's album Planet Pit, in the song "Where Do We Go".

2011: Film Role in Horrible Bosses

In 2011, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Horrible Bosses.

November 25, 2012: Barack Obama Joke at BET's Soul Train Awards

On November 25, 2012, at BET's Soul Train Awards, Jamie Foxx made a joke about Barack Obama, which led to condemnation from some Christians.

December 8, 2012: Saturday Night Live Hosting

While hosting Saturday Night Live on December 8, 2012, to promote Django Unchained, Jamie Foxx joked about being excited "to kill all the white people in the movie".

2012: Film Role in Django Unchained

In 2012, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Django Unchained.

2013: Praising Black People at NAACP Image Awards

Appearing at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards, Jamie Foxx praised the achievements of black people, saying that "black people are the most talented people in the world".

2013: Casting in White House Down

In 2013, Jamie Foxx was cast as President James Sawyer in White House Down alongside Channing Tatum.

2013: Rumored Relationship with Katie Holmes

In 2013, Jamie Foxx was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Katie Holmes.

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.

November 2014: Corinne Foxx's formal debut

In November 2014, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, made her formal debut at the Bal des débutantes.

2014: Film Roles in Annie and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

In 2014, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film roles in Annie and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

May 18, 2015: Release of Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses

On May 18, 2015, Jamie Foxx released his fifth studio album, Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses.

November 18, 2015: Corinne named Miss Golden Globe

On November 18, 2015, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, was named Miss Golden Globe 2016.

2015: Alleged sexual assault

In 2015, Jamie Foxx allegedly sexually assaulted a woman, leading to a lawsuit in November 2023. Foxx has denied the alleged wrongdoing.

2015: Attached to Finding Mike

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

2015: Release of Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses

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.

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.

2016: Corinne Foxx named Miss Golden Globe

In 2016, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, was Miss Golden Globe.

2017: Host of Beat Shazam

In 2017, Jamie Foxx began hosting and executive producing the Fox game show Beat Shazam, a show where contestants compete to identify songs faster than the Shazam app for a grand prize.

2017: Co-Executive Producer of White Famous

In 2017, Jamie Foxx co-executive produced the Showtime sitcom White Famous, which was based on Foxx's early career. He also appeared on the show occasionally as himself. However, the show was cancelled after one season due to middling reviews and ratings.

2017: Film Role in Baby Driver

In 2017, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Baby Driver.

May 29, 2018: Cast in King Spawn

On May 29, 2018, Jamie Foxx was cast as Al Simmons in King Spawn, to be directed by Todd McFarlane.

2018: Corinne Foxx co-hosts Beat Shazam

In 2018, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, became the co-host of Beat Shazam for its second season, replacing DJ October Gonzalez.

May 22, 2019: Appeared 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.

2019: Film Role in Just Mercy

In 2019, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Just Mercy.

2019: End of Rumored Relationship with Katie Holmes

In 2019, Jamie Foxx's rumored relationship with actress Katie Holmes ended.

August 14, 2020: Starred in Project Power

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

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.

2020: Began Exercising for Mike Tyson Role

In 2020, Jamie Foxx began exercising to gain muscle for his role as Mike Tyson in the biographical drama film Finding Mike.

2020: Film Role in Soul

In 2020, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Soul.

April 14, 2021: Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! premiered on Netflix

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

2021: Authored book, 'Act Like You Got Some Sense'

In 2021, Jamie Foxx co-authored the book Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me with Nick Chiles.

2021: Film Role in Spider-Man: No Way Home

In 2021, Jamie Foxx gained further prominence for his film role in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

2021: Reprised Role as Electro

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

2021: Finding Mike Project Became a Miniseries

In 2021, the Finding Mike project, where Jamie Foxx was to portray Mike Tyson, was changed into a miniseries, to be directed by Antoine Fuqua.

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.

November 2023: Sued for Sexual Assault

In November 2023, Jamie Foxx was sued by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2015. Foxx has denied the allegation.

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....