O'Shea Jackson Jr. facts for kids
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O'Shea Jackson Jr.
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Jackson at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | February 24, 1991 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | OMG |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Labels | Lench Mob |
O'Shea Jackson Jr. (born February 24, 1991), also known as OMG, is an American actor, rapper, and songwriter. He is the oldest son of the famous rapper Ice Cube. O'Shea Jackson Jr. played his father in the 2015 movie Straight Outta Compton. This was his very first movie role.
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About O'Shea Jackson Jr.
O'Shea Jackson Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents are O'Shea Jackson Sr. (known as Ice Cube) and Kimberly Woodruff. He grew up in the San Fernando Valley. O'Shea is the oldest of four children. He has two younger brothers, Darrell and Shareef, and a younger sister, Kareema. Darrell is also a rapper.
O'Shea Jackson Jr. went to William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, California. He graduated from high school in 2009. He then studied screenwriting at the University of Southern California. However, he left college to focus on his acting career.
His Acting Career
O'Shea Jackson Jr. has starred in many movies and TV shows. He is known for playing different kinds of characters.
Movies He Has Starred In
In June 2014, it was announced that O'Shea Jackson Jr. would play his father, Ice Cube. This was for the movie Straight Outta Compton. The film is a true story about the hip-hop group N.W.A. The movie came out on August 14, 2015. Many people liked the film.
Jackson Jr. looks a lot like his father. Ice Cube even said that his son was "born to play the part."
In 2017, Jackson Jr. played Dan Pinto in the movie Ingrid Goes West. Dan Pinto was a writer who loved Batman. He was also the landlord and love interest of Ingrid Thorburn. Many movie critics said he was great in the film.
In 2018, Jackson Jr. was in the movie Den of Thieves. He acted alongside 50 Cent and Gerard Butler.
He appeared in two movies in May 2019. He played Lance in the romantic comedy Long Shot. In this movie, he was the best friend of the character played by Seth Rogen. He also starred in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. He played Barnes, the leader of a special military group called G-Team. This group fights giant monsters called Titans.
Also in 2019, Jackson Jr. acted in the drama Just Mercy. He played Anthony Ray Hinton. This character spent 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He acted with Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Brie Larson.
TV Shows He Has Been In
On October 4, 2019, Jackson Jr. made a special appearance on the first episode of WWE SmackDown on Fox.
Jackson Jr. also starred with Dave Franco in the comedy series The Now. This show was released on The Roku Channel on December 10, 2021.
In 2021, he played Ike Edwards in the basketball drama show Swagger. Ike Edwards is a former basketball star who coaches a young team. The series started on October 29, 2021, on Apple TV+.
He also played Kawlan Roken in the Disney+ Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
His Music Career
In 2010, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and his brother Darrell were featured on two songs. These songs were "She Couldn't Make It On Her Own" and "Y'all Know How I Am." They were on their father's album, I Am the West.
In March 2012, Jackson Jr. released his first mixtape online. He used the name OMG for his music. The mixtape was called Jackin' for Beats. A music magazine called Vibe said that he showed a lot of promise.
Jackson Jr. said in an interview that people often say he sounds like OMG. He also said that no one has compared him to other artists.
In 2015, Jackson Jr. appeared in a music video for Pia Mia's song "Touch." He was also in the music video "Out of Love" by the hip-hop group Twenty88.
His Personal Life
O'Shea Jackson Jr. has a daughter named Jordan Reign Jackson. She was born in August 2017. He is a big fan of professional wrestling. He also supports the Los Angeles Kings hockey team and the Los Angeles Rams football team. He enjoys watching anime and playing Pokémon.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Janky Promoters | DJ Dolla | Uncredited |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Ice Cube | |
| 2017 | Ingrid Goes West | Daniel "Dan" Pinto | |
| 2018 | Den of Thieves | Donnie Wilson | |
| 2019 | Long Shot | Lance | |
| Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Chief Warrant Officer Jackson Barnes | ||
| Just Mercy | Anthony Ray Hinton | ||
| 2025 | Den of Thieves 2: Pantera | Donnie Wilson | |
| TBA | Lone Wolf | Post-production |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | The Premise | Cooper | 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Now | Coop | Miniseries, 9 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Swagger | Ike | Main role, 18 episodes |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Kawlan Roken | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
Music Releases
| Year | Title | Type | Other notes |
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| 2012 | Jackin' for Beats | Mixtape | |
| 2014 | "OMG" | Single | produced by Foreign Allegiance |
| 2015 | "Ain't No Place" | Single | produced by Foreign Allegiance |
- Songs he was featured on
| Year | Song | Artist | Album |
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| 2010 | "She Couldn't Make It On Her Own" | Ice Cube (feat. OMG & Doughboy) | I Am the West |
| "Y'all Know How I Am" | Ice Cube (feat. OMG, Doughboy, WC & Young Maylay) |
See also
In Spanish: O'Shea Jackson Jr. para niños
