No. Jaimie Foxx (who's real name is Eric Bishop) made up the name to get more gigs because "Jaimie" is a unisex name and therefore he could not be written off without an interveiw or head shot. The extra "x" in "Foxx" was indeed inspired by Redd Foxx but there is no actual relation between the two.
No. Jamie used the last name foxx to become more famous
yes he is
Redd Foxx's son Lamont Sanford was played by Demond Wilson.
According to wikipedia it was due to a salary dispute with Redd Foxx.
Redd Foxx was born on December 9, 1922.
The Redd Foxx Show ended on 1986-04-19.
Redd Foxx died on October 11, 1991 at the age of 68.
Redd Foxx's son Lamont Sanford was played by Demond Wilson.
Redd Foxx's real last name is Sanford. His character on Sanford and Son was named after his brother.
Redd Foxx.
Redd Foxx played the character Fred G. Sanford on the sitcom Sanford and Son....he was a junk dealer that lived with his son, LaMont.
According to wikipedia it was due to a salary dispute with Redd Foxx.
Redd Foxx was born on December 9, 1922.
Redd Foxx was born on December 9, 1922.
Redd Foxx
The Redd Foxx Show was created on 1986-01-18.
The Redd Foxx Show ended on 1986-04-19.
Redd Foxx died on October 11, 1991 at the age of 68.
Redd Foxx was a comedian and is best known for his television role as Fred G. Sanford on the series Sanford and Son. He also released several comedy records of his acts in night clubs.