Taking on impressive roles appears to be a commonality for Jamie Foxx. The actor, comedian, and singer has shown over time that he cannot be pigeonholed into one character, flexing his acting muscles in a variety of movies that goes with viewers' preferences, from a singer to a record executive, and a Los Angeles cab driver as well as a super villain in MCU. He is set to portray former boxer Mike Tyson in an upcoming miniseries.

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Jamie Foxx always dishes out impressive performances, and he proved himself yet again as leading man in the recent Netflix vampire comedy film Day Shift, with a light, humorous, and fun vampire/hunter storyline. So here's a rundown of some of Jamie Foxx's most iconic movie roles yet.

10 Jamie Foxx Had Viewers Transfixed In Ray

Jamie Foxx in Ray
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The 2004 biographical musical film follows the life of musical genius Ray Charles, and Foxx's portrayal of the musical legend was arguably the highlight of his acting career thus far.

Foxx played the title role Ray Charles alongside Kerry Washington and Terrence Howard, winning him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics' Choice Award.

9 He Was A Taxi Driver In Collateral

Jamie Foxx was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Max Durocher in this 2004 film, starring alongside Tom Cruise.

The Michael Mann directed thriller film follows a Los Angeles taxi driver Max (Foxx), who agrees to spend all night with his customer Vincent (Tom Cruise), driving him to five different locations after a very persuasive high fare, but finds himself in a sticky situation when taken hostage by Vincent who turns out to be a hitman. Foxx received high praises for his role.

8 Foxx Marveled In The Amazing Spider-Man 2 And Spider-Man: No Way Home

Actors Jamie Foxx and Tom Holland as Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a whole new experience, and Jamie Foxx took on a sinister entry playing Electro, super villain and adversary to beloved superhero Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in 2014.

He got to reprise his electric role in the 2021 box office film Spider-Man: No Way Home, starring alongside Tom Holland, and Zendaya.

7 Jamie Foxx Played The President of the United States In White House Down

Foxx brought humor and action in this 2013 political action thriller film, which follows a divorced US Capitol Police Officer John Cale (Channing Tatum), who is in the protective fight of his life to rescue his daughter and the US president from a terrorist attack in the White House.

Foxx plays President Jamie Sawyer, the main target of the White House attack.

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6 Jamie Foxx Was A Record Executive In DreamgirlsJamie Foxx as Curtis in Dreamgirls alongside Jennifer Hudson.

What could get better than having a musical drama with musical powerhouses Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson who stole the whole show? But Foxx had his strong moments in this 2006 film set in the '60s and '70s, which follows the musical journey and evolution of a Detroit girl group called "The Dreams."

In a role Foxx initially turned down, he played ambitious car dealer turned record executive Curtis Taylor Jr., who had a romantic relationship with lead singer Effie (Jennifer Hudson), later Deena (Beyoncé) whom he married and made her lead singer.

5 Jamie Foxx Was Muhammad Ali's Assistant Trainer In Ali

Foxx was a fantastical wingman in this 2001 Biographical drama, that focuses on the life and career of boxer Muhammad Ali "The Greatest" (played by Will Smith).

In this emotional rollercoaster of events, Foxx played the role of Drew Bundin Brown, assistant trainer and corner-man of Ali. This role won Foxx the Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2002.

4 Jamie Foxx Took Center Stage In Django Unchained

Jamie Foxx as Django in Django Unchained.

In Quentin Tarantino's story that depicts racism, slavery, and violence, Jamie Foxx delivered an outstanding performance, solidifying his acting prowess. Set in the Old West and the Antebellum south, this 2012 story follows a freed black slave Django Freeman (Jamie Foxx), under a German bounty hunter, who sets out to reunite with his long-lost wife.

Foxx stars in this high-grossing and highly controversial classic alongside equally A-list actors like Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leonardo DiCaprio. To think that Foxx replaced Will Smith to land this lead role, the actor gave viewers a lasting impression.

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3 Jamie Foxx Played A Convicted Prisoner In Just Mercy

The actor was in his biographical drama element once again when he starred in this 2019 legal drama film, alongside Michael B. Jordan. It centers around young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson (Jordan), and his dedicated work in representing poor people on death row in the south.

Foxx plays the supporting role of Walter McMillian, a convicted prisoner accused of the murder of a young woman, alongside real-life close friend Jordan. He won an NAACP Image Award for his role and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.

2 Jamie Foxx Lent His Voice In The Animated Film Soul

Foxx once again took on a lead role in this animated comedy drama about a pianist Joe Gardner (Foxx) who gets involved in a sewer drain accident on the verge of a big musical break, and must find a way to reunite his separated body and soul.

It was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020, Jamie Foxx won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Voice Actor in an animated movie for his portrayal in 2021.

1 Jamie Foxx Was A Vampire Hunter In Netflix's Day Shift

Foxx served up comedic moments when he recently led Netflix's action comedy Day Shift, alongside Dave Franco, Snoop Dogg, and Megan Good, (with Foxx also serving as executive producer).

It follows a vampire hunter and killer who has a week to kill as many vampires, and come up with $10,000 for daughter's tuition fees and braces.