theoscarsite facts:
Birth Name:
  • Eric Morton Bishop
Birth Date:
  • 13 December 1967
Birthplace:
  • Terrell, TX
Factoids:
  • As a second grader, he was so talented in telling jokes that his teacher used him as a reward. If the class behaved, Foxx would tell them jokes.
  • First person to have been nominated for three acting awards at the Golden Globes in the same year (2005).
Education:
  • Attended United States International University; San Diego, CA (1986-1988)
  • Studied at Julliard School (NYC, classical piano)
Family:
  • Daughter: Corrine
Claims to Fame:
  • Began as a stand-up comedian.
  • Cast in "In Living Color" (TV, 1991).
  • First man of the millennium to host "Saturday Night Live," January 8, 2000.
  • First person to be nominated for 3 Golden Globe acting awards in the same year (2005)
Feature Film
Credits:
  • 2008: THE SOLOIST
  • 2007: THE KINGDOM
  • 2006: DREAMGIRLS, MIAMI VICE
  • 2005: JARHEAD, STEALTH
  • 2004: RAY, COLLATERAL, BREAKIN' ALL THE RULES
  • 2003: SHADE
  • 2001: ALI, DATE FROM HELL
  • 2000: BAIT
  • 1999: ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, HELD UP
  • 1998: THE PLAYERS CLUB
  • 1997: BOOTY CALL
  • 1996: THE GREAT WHITE HYPE, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS
  • 1992: TOYS
Academy Awards®:
  •  Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2004: RAY
  •  Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 2004: COLLATERAL

  • 2 nominations, 1 Award