Birthdate: December 13, 1967

Place of Birth: Terrell, Texas

Got His Start By: Jamie Foxx started out as a stand-up comedian and appeared in the series "In Living Color," with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans and Jim Carrey.

His Real Name Is: Eric Bishop. Took the stage name Jamie Fox and added an extra 'x' as a tribute to Redd Foxx.

Music Background: Jamie Foxx went to U.S.I.U. in San Diego on a classical piano scholarship.

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