Photos | Host Jamie Fox

Eric Marlon Bishop - Jamie Foxx’s birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop. He changed his name feeling that it would be better respected than his birth name. He also chose the name as a tribute to comedian Redd Foxx.

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Eric Marlon Bishop - Jamie Foxx’s birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop. He changed his name feeling that it would be better respected than his birth name. He also chose the name as a tribute to comedian Redd Foxx.

"Peep This" - Jamie released his very first album, “Peep This” in 1994.

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"Peep This" - Jamie released his very first album, “Peep This” in 1994.

Academy Award Winner - Foxx is the first African American in history to receive two acting nominations in the same year. But it was his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004 that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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Academy Award Winner - Foxx is the first African American in history to receive two acting nominations in the same year. But it was his portrayal of Ray Charles in 2004 that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor.

21 Movies - In 2005, Foxx was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to continue his success as an actor. So far, Foxx has appeared in 21 movies.

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21 Movies - In 2005, Foxx was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to continue his success as an actor. So far, Foxx has appeared in 21 movies.

BET Award Winner - Foxx won two awards at the BET Awards in 2006. He won the Best Duet/Collaboration award with Kanye West for "Gold Digger," and Video of the Year, also for "Gold Digger."

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BET Award Winner - Foxx won two awards at the BET Awards in 2006. He won the Best Duet/Collaboration award with Kanye West for "Gold Digger," and Video of the Year, also for "Gold Digger."

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Just a Dare - After a girlfriend's dare, Foxx told jokes and did impressions at a comedy club's open mic night in 1989.

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Just a Dare - After a girlfriend's dare, Foxx told jokes and did impressions at a comedy club's open mic night in 1989.

In Living Color - In 1991, Jamie Foxx was a cast member on “In Living Color.” He also had a recurring role in the comedy-drama sitcom, “Roc.” In 1996, Foxx was given his own show called “The Jamie Foxx Show.”

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In Living Color - In 1991, Jamie Foxx was a cast member on “In Living Color.” He also had a recurring role in the comedy-drama sitcom, “Roc.” In 1996, Foxx was given his own show called “The Jamie Foxx Show.”

Pro Football Dreams - Foxx attended Terrell High School, where he received good grades and played several sports, including basketball and football. Foxx was the team's quarterback and his ambition was to play for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Pro Football Dreams - Foxx attended Terrell High School, where he received good grades and played several sports, including basketball and football. Foxx was the team's quarterback and his ambition was to play for the Dallas Cowboys.

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

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

Jamie Foxx & Daughter - Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne, made a perfect pair. He wore a checkered blazer and his daughter was age appropriate in pale pink.

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Daddy's Little Girl - Foxx has a daughter, Corinne Bishop.