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Biography: All about Jamie
A tough Texas upbringing that saw him deserted by his parents made young Eric Bishop an unrestrained overachiever in music, football and academics. Discovering yet another talent - for comedy - he first scored big on TV with In Living Color, then set out on a cinematic journey that saw him hold his own beside Al Pacino, Will Smith and Tom Cruise, before finally breaking out with the biopic Ray. The list below reveals his multi-angled rise to fame.
The Kingdom (2007)
Dreamgirls (2006)
Miami Vice (2006)
Jarhead (2005)
Stealth (2005)
Ray (2004)
Collateral (2004)
Inside The Actors' Studio (TV, one episode, as himself) (2004)
Chappelle's Show (TV series, one episode) (2004)
Breakin' All The Rules (2004)
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004)
Shade (2003)
Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Some Security (TV, as himself) (2002)
Ali (2001)
Date From Hell (short) (2001)
Bait (2000)
Saturday Night Live (TV series, one episode, as himself) (2000)
Any Given Sunday (1999)
Held Up (1999)
The Players Club (1998)
Booty Call (1997)
The Jamie Foxx Show (TV series) (1996-2001)
Moescha (TV series, one episode) (1996)
Hangin' With Mr Cooper (TV series, one episode) (1996)
The Great White Hype (1996)
The Truth About Cats And Dogs (1996)
C-Bear And Jamal (TV series, voice) (1996)
Roc (TV series, 2 episodes) (1993)
Roc (TV series, one episode) (1992)
Toys (1992)
In Living Color (1991-1994)