The Evolution of Jamie Foxx

The talented jack-of-all-trades makes stardom look so easy.

The Evolution of Jamie Foxx - Over the last 20 years, Jamie Foxx has gone from having his own television show to scoring some of the biggest roles on the silver screen. As an established comedian, platinum-selling musician and Academy Award-winning actor, it's more than just jokes with Jamie. In anticipation of his upcoming film The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which hits theaters on May 2, we take a look at how Foxx has grown from stand-up comic to the triple threat entertainer that he is today. (Photo: Kevin Lynch/Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.)
Triple Threat - Jamie Foxx, real name Eric Marlon Bishop, is a triple threat. The actor/singer/comedian got his big start back in 1991 when he joined the cast of the hit television series, In Living Color. (Photo: Courtesy J Records)
Funny Man - Throughout his career, the Texas native has continued to pursue his passion for comedy, with a successful career in stand-up comedy. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)Ray - As an actor, Jamie Foxx received the most recognition for his unforgettable role in Ray — the film based on life of music icon Ray Charles. (Photo: Courtesy Universal Pictures)

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The Evolution of Jamie Foxx - Over the last 20 years, Jamie Foxx has gone from having his own television show to scoring some of the biggest roles on the silver screen. As an established comedian, platinum-selling musician and Academy Award-winning actor, it's more than just jokes with Jamie. In anticipation of his upcoming film The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which hits theaters on May 2, we take a look at how Foxx has grown from stand-up comic to the triple threat entertainer that he is today. (Photo: Kevin Lynch/Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.)

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