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Cuba Gooding Jr.: Biography

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  • Birth Place: Bronx, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/02/1968, Capricorn
  • Profession: Actor
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Fast Facts:
  • His father was the lead singer of the R&B group the Main Ingredient.
  • Lived on welfare and attended several different high schools after his father left his family.
  • Made his professional debut performing with Lionel Richie as a break dancer at the 1984 Olympic Games.
  • Made his film debut in a bit part in the 1988 Eddie Murphy movie Coming to America.
  • His Oscar-winning role in Jerry Maguire was originally offered to Damon Wayans.
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. Relationships:
  • April Gooding - Sister
  • Cuba Gooding Sr. - Father
  • Mason Gooding - Son
  • Omar Gooding - Brother
  • Piper Gooding - Daughter
  • Sara (Kapfer) Gooding - Wife
  • Shirley Gooding - Mother
  • Spencer Gooding - Son
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. Awards:
  • 1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1996 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
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