Jamie Foxx
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Summary
Jamie Foxx was born in Terrell[1]. He has worked as an actor[2], singer[3], writer[4], comedian[5], and film producer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53,191 views/month, #2,335 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Corinne Foxx[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: television actor[12], pianist[13], songwriter[14], film actor[15], voice actor[16], film director[17], game show host[18], record producer[19], musician[20]
- Educated at: Terrell High School[21], United States International University[22]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Actor[23], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[26], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role[27], Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist[28], Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Male[29], Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[30], MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance[31], MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment[32], BET Award for Best Collaboration[33], Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor[34], Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor[35], Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor[36]
- Religion or worldview: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[37], Baptists[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[40]
- Genre: contemporary R&B[41], soul[42], pop music[43], hip-hop[44], comedy music[45], sketch comedy[46], musical comedy[47], ribaldry[48], observational comedy[49]
- Record label: 20th Century Fox Records[50], J Records[51], RCA Records[52], Fox Music[53]
- Discography: Jamie Foxx discography[54]
- Commons category: Jamie Foxx[55]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1967-12-13[58]
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Genre(s): soul[59]
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Community tags: hip hop rnb and dance hall, soul[60]
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MusicBrainz ID: 15a5da16-8b89-4047-aefe-81473c97b5b2[61]
Why It Matters
Jamie Foxx has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Bridgit Mendler[64], a singer[65], b. 1992[66], of United States[67], specialised in music composing[68].
FAQs
Where was Jamie Foxx born?
Jamie Foxx was born in Terrell[1].
What did Jamie Foxx do for work?
Jamie Foxx worked as an actor[2], singer[3], writer[4], comedian[5], and film producer[6].
Where did Jamie Foxx go to school?
Jamie Foxx was educated at Terrell High School[21] and United States International University[22].
What awards did Jamie Foxx receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[23], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[26].
Who did Jamie Foxx influence?
Jamie Foxx has been cited as an influence by Bridgit Mendler[64].