Jamie Foxx: Entertainer (Black Americans of Achievement (Hardcover))

Though known for his work on television, in music, and in film, Jamie Foxx truly exploded onto the scene in 2004 with his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Ray Charles in the biopic Ray. The highly praised performance showed critics and fans alike that Foxx was a force to be reckoned with. Foxx's earlier work had been a series of hits and misses. Bright spots included his stint on the popular sketch-comedy show In Living Color and his platinum album, Unpredictable. Foxx's life was not always golden, however. He grew up in the segregated town of Terrell, Texas, and had little contact with his parents. Raised by his grandparents, Foxx learned the value of hard work and believing in himself. Jamie Foxx tells the story of this rising star. Contents......Page 6 Ch. 1: A Lot to Talk About......Page 8 Ch. 2: Bradshaw Street Community......Page 12 Ch. 3: Teenage Years......Page 20 Ch. 4: Life Beyond Terrell......Page 30 Ch. 5: The Jamie Foxx Show......Page 42 Ch. 6: Reaching Stardom......Page 58 Ch. 7: Rolling Out the Red Carpet......Page 72 Ch. 8: Life on Top......Page 87 Ch. 9: Looking Forward......Page 97 Appendix......Page 102 Chronology......Page 105 Further Reading......Page 107 Picture Credits......Page 108 Index......Page 109 About the Author......Page 113 Describes the life and career of Jamie Foxx, from his childhood and early career as a musician to his achievements in television and film, including his Academy Award-winning performance Presents a biography of the Academy Award-winning film and television actor Jamie Foxx