Omar Gooding

Birth Name:

Omar M. Gooding

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

For his hip-hop album "Big Business," he brought his older brother, actor Cuba Gooding Jr․, into the recording studio
His father is Cuba Gooding Sr․, the lead singer of R&B group The Main Ingredient
His first appearance in front of the camera was as a child in an educational film on crime
Quote: "(On his research for his role in "Playmakers") "I was playing a linebacker in another project when I read for this, so I was already in game mode․ Mostly weight training and running․""
Quote: "(On what he would like people to know about his career as rapper Big O) "That I don't really have hobbies․ Meaning that whatever I do, I do it to the fullest․""
Quote: "(On why he took the role of Demetrius Harris in the ESPN series "Playmakers") "Since I have been acting for a long time, age 10, I never had time to play much sports․ To have a chance to play a young, cocky rookie in the NFL, it was a no-brainer․""
The Bounce Network series "Family Time" reunited Gooding with his costar from the 2001 film "Baby Boy," Angell Conwell

1991Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1992Young Artist Award - Outstanding Hosts for a Youth Variety or Game Show:Winner
1993Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Recurring in a Television Series:Nominated
1993Young Artist Award - Outstanding Hosts for a Youth Magazine, News or Game Show:Nominated
1994Young Artist Award - Best Youth Actor Recurring or Regular in a TV Series:Nominated
2001Special MentionWinner
2006Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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