'' Ray '' is a 2004 American biographical film focusing on 30 years in the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles . The independently produced film was written , produced , and directed by Taylor Hackford , and stars Jamie Foxx in the title role . Foxx received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as well as the Golden Globe , BAFTA , Screen Actors Guild , and Critics ' Choice awards , becoming the second actor to win all five major lead actor awards for the same performance , and the only one to win the Golden Globe in the Musical or Comedy ( rather than the Drama ) category
Screen Actors Guild
11th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Ray (film)