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Actor Biography - Jamie Foxx |
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Jamie Foxx, previously best known for his comedy work, is emergence as a leading dramatic actor, starring opposite Tom Cruise in Collateral and as the late legendary blues musician Ray Charles in the biopic Ray, directed by Taylor Hackford. The movie chronicles Ray Charles as he struggled through poverty, blindness, racism and drug addiction during his rise as a music icon. He also stars in the action thriller Stealth, for director Rob Cohen.
Foxx received attention for his portrayal of gang member-turned-Nobel Peace Prize nominee Stan "Tookie" Williams in the cable movie Redemption and also starred opposite Gabrielle Union in the urban romantic comedy film Breakin' All the Rules.
Foxx first gained fame as a stand-up comedian and comedy actor. During the early 1990s, he was on the comedy series In Living Color, working with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey. He also had a recurring role on the series Roc, and guest starred on several other television shows.
In 1996, he co-created, executive produces, directed (for several episodes) and starred on his own series, The Jamie Foxx Show, on the WB network. During the show's five-year run, Foxx won an NAACP Image Award and earned three more nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series.
On the big screen, Foxx portrayed a breakout star quarterback in Oliver Stone's 1999 football-themed drama Any Given Sunday, opposite Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz and LL Cool J. Foxx also wrote, produced and performed two songs featured on the film's soundtrack, including the title track and the chant My Name is Willie.
He then co-starred with Will Smith in the 2001 biopic Ali, as Muhammad Ali's corner man and constant inspiration, Drew "Bundini" Brown. This role brought Foxx another Image Award, this time for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. His additional film credits include Bait,The Truth About Cats and Dogs and The Great White Hype.
In 2002, Foxx participated in his first HBO comedy special, Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Some Security.
