Happy Birthday, Jamie Foxx: How The Entertainer Does It All

The multifaceted actor, comedian and artist, Jamie Foxx turns 57 years old today (Dec. 13). He has had such a prolific career over the years, showcasing his many talents in the entertainment industry. Today, we celebrate Foxx sharing his many gifts in television, film, music and comedy. The Terrell, Texas actor landed his first major role in television as a cast member of the popular 90’s sketch comedy show, In Living Color. He later landed his very own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show in 1996. Foxx went on to prove himself as more than a comedian, earning an Academy Award for his portrayal of blues singer, Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic, Ray. Alongside his many acting accolades, Foxx has some of the most impressive celebrity impressions we have seen from a comedic talent. Let us not forget one of Foxx’s greatest contributions to the music industry — Unpredictable, the album. It is not an easy feat to accomplish so much in entertainment, but Foxx makes it look effortless. He is also a father to another burgeoning talent. Foxx’s daughter Corinne Foxx is also an actress and producer. The two worked together on a Netflix show loosely based their relationship entitled, “Dad Stop Embarrassing,” which was sadly cancelled after its first season.

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More recently, he returned to the industry after a major health scare with a Netflix special titled, “What Had Happened Was…” The acclaimed talent made his debut back to the comedy stage to set the record straight about what actually went down. Jamie revealed that he experienced “a brain bleed that led to a stroke” in the wild turn of events that occurred back in April 2023. What began as a bad headache and a dose of Aspirin, turned into a whirlwind of events for the entertainer. Thankfully, he’s here another year to tell the story. We hope to see more even more from Jamie Foxx. Today, let’s relish in all of the memories he has given us so far from his notable films, classic television shows and unforgettable music. Happy Birthday, Jamie Foxx!

1. Carl the Tooth on 'In Living Color'

The moment where it all began on In Living Color. The first time the world saw the many talents Foxx possessed. 

2. Unpredictable – The Album

Jamie Foxx hasn’t given the world much original music, but he gave us a classic in the Unpredictable album. “I like that.”

3. A Classic Black Sitcom

Jamie Foxx had one of the most successful Black sitcoms, The Jamie Foxx Show. He was able to showcase all of his talents including his many impressions and his captivating vocals. 

4. Dream Girls

Another moment to showcase his range was in the classic film, Dream Girls. 

5. An Academy Award Performance

He outdid himself on the biopic, Ray. Foxx nailed the classic blues’ singer’s mannerisms, actually played the keys in the piano and sang his heart out. It earned him an Academy Award. 

6. Foxx's Impressive Impressions

Throw any person his way and Foxx is sure to nail their impression. He’s insanely talented. 

7. Keeps His Fans Rolling

Jamie Foxx is an all-around entertainer who keeps his fans laughing. He has a number of stand up shows that prove he’s one of the best to ever do it.