Jamie Foxx Biography (3)
Jamie Foxx is the star, co-creator and producer of The WB's The Jamie Foxx Show, one of the network's most highly rated shows, now in its fourth season. In addition to his starring performance in Any Given Sunday, Foxx also performs two songs on the film's soundtrack, including the title track, Any Given Sunday, featuring Guru and Common; and My Name is Willie.
On the feature film side, Foxx recently completed the action-comedy Bait for Castle Rock Pictures and Warner Bros. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (The Replacement Killers), the film will be released in spring 2000.
His feature film credits include roles in The Great White Hype, The Truth About Cats and Dogs and Booty Call.
Foxx's career was launched into overdrive when he was cast on the groundbreaking Fox sketch series In Living Color. Foxx spent three seasons on the show developing a wide array of characters. He also had a recurring role on the critically acclaimed Fox show Roc, in which he played Crazy George.
Beginning in January, Foxx will embark on a multi-city standup comedy tour.
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