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Jamie Foxx

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Jamie Foxx is an American actor, singer, and comedian. He rose to fame in the early 2000s with his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biographical film "Ray," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Jamie Foxx's career began in the early 1990s as a stand-up comedian and actor on the television show "In Living Color." In the early 2000s, he gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biographical film "Ray," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. This role also earned him a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award.

Following "Ray," Foxx starred in a number of successful films, including "Collateral" (2004), "Dreamgirls" (2006), and "Django Unchained" (2012). He also starred in and produced the hit comedy film "Horrible Bosses" (2011) and its sequel (2014). In addition to acting, Foxx has released several albums and has had hit songs such as "Blame It" and "You Changed Me." Foxx also had recurring role in TV show "The Jamie Foxx Show" which ran from 1996 to 2001

Jamie Foxx has achieved many accolades throughout his career as an actor, singer, and comedian. Some of his notable achievements include:

  • Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biographical film "Ray" (2004)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in "Ray" (2004)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in "Ray" (2004)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role in "Ray" (2004)
  • Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Blame It" (2009)
  • BET Award for Best Actor for his role in "Django Unchained" (2013)
  • BET Award for Best Collaboration for "Blame It" (2010)
  • Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for "Just Mercy" (2020)
  • A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007

In addition to these awards, Foxx has also received numerous nominations for his performances in films and on television, and has been recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry by various organizations and groups.

In recent years, Foxx has continued to act in various films and TV shows, including "Baby Driver" (2017), "Robin Hood" (2018), and the Netflix series "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" (2021). He is also set to reprise his role as Electro in the upcoming film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021).