Jamie Foxx, often celebrated as a multi-talented "triple threat" for his versatility as an actor, musician, and comedian, was born Eric Bishop and grew up in Terrell, Texas. Raised by his grandparents, it was his "Granny" who recognized his innate talent for performing and introduced him to the piano. By the age of fifteen, Foxx was already serving as the musical director and choir leader at Terrell’s New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his musical abilities, he was also an accomplished athlete at Terrell High School, setting records in football and track. His musical prowess earned him a classical piano scholarship to U.S. International University in San Diego, California, allowing him to further pursue his passions. Foxx's journey in entertainment began with comedy, where he got his start on a dare at an open mic night in 1989, still using his birth name Eric Bishop. Noticing that female performers were often selected first, he cleverly adopted unisex names to increase his chances of getting stage time. After a performance as "Foxx" brought the house down, he embraced the stage name Jamie Foxx, leaving Eric Bishop behind. His breakthrough came when he joined forces with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, and Tommy Davidson on the iconic Fox sketch comedy series "In Living Color," where he created some of the most memorable and hilarious moments on the show. In 1996, Foxx launched "The Jamie Foxx Show," which he co-created, starred in, and occasionally directed. The series ran for five successful years on the WB Network and became one of its top-rated programs. His prowess in acting expanded into dramatic roles, earning critical acclaim for performances in "Any Given Sunday" and as Bundini Brown in "Ali." These roles paved the way for what became known as 2004, the Year of the Foxx, with unforgettable performances in "Ray," "Collateral," and "Redemption." His portrayal of Ray Charles in "Ray" earned him the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG), BAFTA, and NAACP Image Awards. That year, he also received acclaim for "Collateral" and "Redemption," securing multiple nominations, marking him as the first actor to achieve three Golden Globe and four SAG Award nominations in the same year. Beyond acting, Foxx's film credits include "Dreamgirls," "Miami Vice," "Jarhead," "The Kingdom," "The Soloist," "Law Abiding Citizen," and "Valentine’s Day." In 2006, Foxx launched his radio channel, The Foxxhole, on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, which fused comedy and music. He later served as executive producer for the HBO film "Life Support," inspired by the real-life story of a woman overcoming addiction to become an AIDS activist. Foxx's musical career is equally impressive. His debut album with J Records, "Unpredictable," was a commercial success, leading to several award nominations. His 2008 album "Intuition" debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and included the Grammy-winning hit "Blame It" with T-Pain. The song held the number one position on the Urban Mainstream Chart for 12 consecutive weeks. Jamie Foxx continues to leverage his talents across multiple disciplines, actively recording new music and engaging in film, television, and radio projects. His ambition, as he puts it, is to "direct, write – do all I can while I can," showcasing a relentless drive to excel in everything he undertakes.