From his bittersweet adoption by his grandparents to his rise to fame in hollywood, discover how he overcame his challenges and pursued his passions. Other notable films included collateral (2004) and django unchained (2012). Read about his movies, health, daughters, relationships, music, and more. Established actor 2.5.1upcoming projects legal issues personal life filmography discography tours bibliography awards and nominations. Jamie foxx early life jamie foxx was born in the tiny town of terrell, texas, population fourteen thousand His childhood was a bit bittersweet, says foxx
His parents felt a burden of parenthood when he was born, and when he was just seven months old, his maternal grandparents adopted him. Eric marlon bishop, better known by his screen name jamie foxx, is a multifaceted entertainer—he is an actor, comedian, musician, producer, and radio host He was a very talented youngster at school and participated in a variety of activities His musical abilities were evident from childhood as he began playing the piano at the tender age of five
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