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Jamie Foxx

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Key facts

Birth name Eric Marlon Bishop[2]
Born December 13, 1967[2]
Birthplace Terrell, Texas, U.S.[2]
Occupation Actor, comedian, musician/singer[3]
Known for In Living Color and Ray (2004)[3]

Jamie Foxx is the stage name of Eric Marlon Bishop, an American actor, comedian, and musician/singer known for his role as Ray Charles in *Ray* (2004). [1] [2] [3] [4]

Context

Jamie Foxx is the stage name of Eric Marlon Bishop, an American actor, comedian, and musician/singer. He became known for impersonations on *In Living Color* and for playing Ray Charles in *Ray* (2004), a role that earned him an Academy Award [5]. He has also released studio albums and won a Grammy Award for "Blame It" [4]. After a nearly fatal stroke in 2023, he returned to acting in *Strays* and *Back in Action* [4].

Documented claims

  • Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 film *Ray*. [5]
  • He won a Grammy Award for the song "Blame It" and has released studio albums. [4]
  • After recovering from a nearly fatal stroke in 2023, he returned to acting in *Strays* and *Back in Action*. [4]

Questions and answers

What happened to Jamie Foxx?

Jamie Foxx suffered a nearly fatal stroke in 2023, but he recovered and returned to acting in *Strays* and *Back in Action* [4].

What is Jamie Foxx diagnosed with?

Sources do not specify a diagnosis beyond his nearly fatal stroke in 2023, after which he recovered [4].

Who is Jamie Foxx in a relationship with now?

Current relationship details are not provided in the available sources.

Sources

  1. Jamie Foxx | Biography, TV Shows, Movies, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jamie Foxx: Biography, Actor, Musician, Oscar Winner — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jamie Foxx - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jamie Foxx - Hollywood Walk of Fame — walkoffame.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Jamie Foxx Biography - life, family, childhood, children ... — notablebiographies.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People