Cuba Gooding Jr.

Actor

Born: January 2, 1968, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Age: 58 years old
Zodiac: Capricorn
Total works: 90 movies, 15 TV shows
Latest work: Quantum Supremacy (2026)
Genres: Drama,Action,Comedy

Cuba Gooding Jr. is an American actor who won an Academy Award for his role as Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire (1996). He began his career as a professional entertainer by break-dancing with Lionel Richie during the 1984 Summer Olympics. Gooding gained fame for his performances in films such as Boyz n the Hood (1991), A Few Good Men (1992), and Men of Honor (2000). He also appeared in notable projects like Radio (2003) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009). Throughout his career, Gooding has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy nomination.