His comedy explorations landed him a role on In Living Color in 1991. Foxx was based on the comedian Redd Foxx. He found that open mic nights often had women go first, so he changed his name to a more ambiguous name to get more opportunities. He adopted the name Jamie Foxx when trying to become a stand-up comedian. While in high school, he was the singer for a band Leather and Lace, and attended United States International University where he studied musical and performing arts. Music was a big part of Jamie Foxx's life from a young age, as he started playing piano at five years old, and served as the pianist and choir leader for Terrell's New Hope Baptist Church. He's the son of Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Talley Dixon, but was adopted and raised by his mother's adoptive parents, Estelle Marie and Mark Talley. Jamie Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop on Decemin Terrell, Texas. He is one of only four people to have won an Academy Award for acting while also achieving a No 1 album. ![]() Jamie Foxx is a talented R&B artist who is more widely known for his acting.
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