3. Jamie Foxx
A multi-talented entertainer, Foxx first began receiving recognition on the sketch comedy program In Living Color. He appeared in several smaller movie roles and starred in his own TV show before winning the Academy Award for best actor and being nominated for best supporting actor for his roles in 2004’s Ray and Collateral.
He has since had major success in movies with his latest lead role in Tarantino’s award-winning Django Unchained.