Cuba Gooding Jr. Bio: Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Height, Net Worth, Age, Movies, Instagram, TV Shows

Cuba Gooding Jr. is an American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire (1996), a role that catapulted him to stardom with the iconic line “Show Me The Money.”

Gooding‘s career has been marked by significant highs, including his early success in Boyz n the Hood (1991).

Profile

• Full name: Cuba M. Gooding Jr.
• Date of birth: January 2, 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: The Bronx, New York, USA
• State of origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 173 cm
• Parents: Cuba Gooding Sr. (Father), Shirley Gooding (Mother)
• Siblings: Tommy Gooding (Brother), Omar Gooding (Brother), April Gooding (Sister)
• Spouse: Sara Kapfer (Divorced)
• Children: Spencer Gooding, Mason Gooding, Piper Gooding
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Born-again Christian
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Net worth: $24 million

Early Life and Education

Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York. He is now 57 years old. His father, Cuba Gooding Sr., was the lead vocalist of the soul group The Main Ingredient, and his mother, Shirley Gooding, was a singer with the Sweethearts.

In 1972, the family moved to Los Angeles after his father’s group had a hit single with Everybody Plays the Fool. However, his father left the family two years later, and they faced financial hardships, often living in hotels.

Cuba attended four different high schools—North Hollywood High School, Tustin High School, Apple Valley High School, and John F. Kennedy High School—and was elected class president in three of them.

He became a born-again Christian at age 13. After high school, Cuba studied Japanese martial arts for three years before focusing on acting.

Personal Life

Cuba Gooding Jr. married Sara Kapfer in 1994, and they had three children together—Spencer, Mason, and Piper. The couple divorced in 2017 after 23 years of marriage.

Cuba has been open about his faith and its influence on his life. His personal life has faced challenges, including allegations of misconduct, which have impacted his career and public image.

Career

Cuba Gooding Jr. began his career as a backup breakdancer for Lionel Richie at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He transitioned into acting with guest roles on shows like Hill Street Blues and MacGyver. His breakthrough came with Boyz n the Hood (1991), followed by notable roles in A Few Good Men (1992) and Outbreak (1995).

His Oscar-winning performance in Jerry Maguire (1996) catapulted him to stardom. He continued with diverse roles in films like As Good As It Gets (1997), Men of Honor (2000), and Radio (2003). Despite critical acclaim, he also appeared in less successful films like Snow Dogs (2002) and Daddy Day Camp (2007). In recent years, he has directed and written Bayou Caviar (2018).

Awards

• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
• Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2002)

Net Worth

Cuba Gooding Jr.‘s net worth is estimated at $24 million. His wealth comes from his successful acting career, including Oscar-winning performances and numerous film roles.

Controversy

Cuba Gooding Jr. has faced significant controversy in recent years. He was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, leading to a highly publicized trial.

In 2022, he pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching and was sentenced to three years of probation. These allegations have had a profound impact on his career and public image, leading to a decline in his professional opportunities.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cubagoodingjr
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Filmography

• Boyz n the Hood
• Jerry Maguire
• As Good As It Gets
• Men of Honor
• Radio
• Snow Dogs
• Daddy Day Camp
• Bayou Caviar