Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

January 2, 1968 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Birth name

Cuba M. Gooding Junior

“When I won the Oscar, I fell into that mind-set that this is a precious role. People everywhere were shouting, 'Show me the money!' I just didn't want anything that could parody the fact that I was like a tagline in a movie. So when Steven Spielberg offered me 'Amistad,' I said no; when 'Hotel Rwanda' came along, I said no.” American actor, he was born into a family with a background in entertainment. His father, Cuba Gooding Sr., was the leader of the musical group The Main Ingredient. Gooding Jr. began his acting career at an early age, making his television debut in the series “Hill Street Blues” in the 1980s. He became famous for his role in the film Jerry Maguire (1996), where he played Rod Tidwell, a soccer player who earned him an Oscar Award for Best Supporting Actor. Over the years, Gooding Jr. has worked in a variety of genres, from dramas and comedies to thrillers and family films. Some of his other notable films include Men of Honor"(2000), A Few Good Men (1992) and Radio (2003). In addition to his film work, Gooding has had roles in television. He participated in the first season of the anthology series “American Horror Story” (2011) and played O.J. Simpson in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (2016), a series that won critical acclaim and several awards. Gooding has received several awards and nominations throughout his career. However, he has also faced legal problems and controversies, including allegations of inappropriate behavior, which have affected his reputation in the industry.