Jamie Foxx
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12/12/1967
Terrell, TX |
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| Studied classical piano at the Juilliard School. |
| In 2005, he became the first person to be nominated for three acting awards at the Golden Globes in the same year, for his performances in Ray, Collateral and Redemption. |
| Was a high-school quarterback in Texas. |
| For his Oscar-winning performance as Ray Charles, he lost 30 lbs., attended Braille classes and wore a prosthetic device over his eyes during filming. |
| Began doing stand-up in 1989 after a girlfriend prodded him to perform at an L.A. comedy club. |
