Jamie Foxx’s star honor

Sep 17, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and daughter Corrine pose in front of the Hollywood star, after Jamie Foxx received the 3.347th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, USA, 14 Septmeber 2007. EPA/ADAM DAVIS

Jamie Foxx has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The 'Ray' actor joined the illustrious list of names - including Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep - already immortalised on the famous stretch of pavement along Hollywood Boulevard on Friday (14.09.07).

During his acceptance speech, he paid tribute to his late adoptive grandmother who raised him.

He said: "My grandmother has got to be spreading her wings and flying around in heaven, just so happy.

"This is one of the most amazing days of my life."

The 39-year-old star - real name Eric Morlon Bishop - was recognised for his Academy Award-winning portray of soul musician Ray Charles in 'Ray', as well as his Oscar-nominated role in 'Collateral'.

Foxx - who can next be seen starring alongside Jennifer Garner in new thriller 'The Kingdom' - began his career as a stand-up comic, before landing his own comedy series, 'The Jamie Foxx Show'.

His big Hollywood break came in 1999, when he was cast in Oliver Stone's American football movie 'Any Given Sunday'. He has also appeared in 'Dreamgirls' and 'Ali'.

Foxx is also a Grammy-nominated singer whose album, 'Unpredictable', topped America’s Billboard chart.

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