Jamie Foxx Wins The Oscar
Ray Charles insists that the film portray him accurately, and Jamie Foxx did the rest.
February 27, 2005
Actor Jamie Foxx, whose real name is Erin Marshall Bishop, wins the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray. The comedian turned dramatic actor completely embodied the role of Charles by studying the singer-songwriter’s mannerisms, attending classes at the Braille Institute, and wearing special eye prosthet…
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