Omar Gooding facts for kids
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Omar Gooding
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Omar Miles Gooding
October 19, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Big O |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Cuba Gooding Sr. Shirley Sullivan |
| Relatives | Cuba Gooding Jr. (brother) Mason Gooding (nephew) |
Omar Miles Gooding (born October 19, 1976) is an American actor and comedian. He is also known by his stage name Big O. Omar has starred in many popular TV shows and movies.
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About Omar Gooding
Early Life and Family
Omar Gooding was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 19, 1976. His mother is Shirley Sullivan and his father was Cuba Gooding Sr.. Cuba Gooding Sr. was a famous singer. Omar's older brother is the well-known actor Cuba Gooding Jr.. Omar finished high school at North Hollywood High School in 1994.
Omar's Acting Career
Omar Gooding is famous for his roles in many television shows. He was one of the first hosts of the Nickelodeon show Wild & Crazy Kids from 1990 to 1992. He also appeared in popular shows like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy.
In 2003, Omar played a running back named D.H. on the show Playmakers. He also had a role as Odell in the third season of Deadwood. From 2005, he played Calvin Palmer Jr. in the TV series Barbershop. This role was first played by Ice Cube in the movie.
From 2010, Omar Gooding starred as Nurse Tuck Brody in the TV series Miami Medical. Later, from 2012 to 2020, he was a main actor in the Bounce TV series Family Time. In 2023, he joined the cast of the Disney Channel series Saturdays as Cal Johnson.
Omar has also acted in movies. Some of his film roles include Ghost Dad and Baby Boy. He also released a hip hop music album called The Excuse in 2019.
Omar Gooding's Film and TV Roles
Movies Omar Gooding Has Been In
Omar Gooding has appeared in many films. Here are some of them:
- 1990: Ghost Dad as Stuart
- 2001: Baby Boy as Sweetpea
- 2005: The Gospel as Wesley
- 2012: Christmas in Compton as Derrick Hollander
- 2014: Percentage as Carter
- 2016: Only for One Night as Scott
- 2020: Escape: Puzzle of Fear as Tyler
- 2021: True to the Game 3 as Nino
- 2023: Holiday in the Vineyards as Moe
TV Shows Omar Gooding Has Starred In
Omar Gooding has had many roles on television. Here are some of his notable appearances:
- 1990–92: Wild & Crazy Kids as Himself (Host)
- 1992–97: Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as Earvin Rodman
- 1997–99: Smart Guy as Morris L. "Mo" Tibbs
- 1999–2000: Batman Beyond (voice roles)
- 2001: Touched by an Angel as Ben McCloud
- 2003: Playmakers as Demetrius Harris
- 2005: Barbershop as Calvin Palmer, Jr.
- 2006: Deadwood as Odell Marchbanks
- 2010: Miami Medical as Nurse Tuck Brody
- 2012–20: Family Time as Anthony "Tony" Stallworth
- 2018: Unsolved as David Mack
- 2023: Saturdays as Cal Johnson
See also
In Spanish: Omar Gooding para niños
