Omar Gooding

Omar Gooding most recently starred with Danny Glover in TNT's movie for television Freedom Song. He starred for three seasons in the popular sitcom Smart Guy on the WB. In addition to his acting career, Gooding's musical group Omar Gooding and Legion (Thump Records) recorded their first single Mamacitas, which is currently enjoying airplay.

Gooding has been an actor since age 11 and has worked constantly. He voices several characters in Warner Brother's animated series Batman Beyond and was seen on several episodes of Zoe. His numerous credits include a regular role as Earvin, the cool, wise-cracking teen on ABC's hit Hangin' With Mr. Cooper. He hosted the popular Nickelodeon series Wild and Crazy Kids, starred in The Ernest Green Story, a Disney Channel film, and co-starred with Bill Crosby in the feature Ghost Dad. His guest appearances include Thea, Empty Nest and Just the Ten of Us. Omar had recurring roles on The Royal Family and NBC's Blossom.

Omar's talent was recognized by the industry when he received the 1991 Youth in Film Award. In 1993 Omar garnered First Place honors at the prestigious Shakespeare Festival.

Gooding comes from a show business dynasty. His big brother and mentor, Cuba Gooding Jr., won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Jerry Maguire. Both parents started their careers in music; Cuba Gooding Sr. as lead vocalist of Main Ingredient (Everybody Plays the Fool), and Shirley Gooding as a member of the popular New York ensemble singing group, The Sweethearts, which shared the same label as Jackie Wilson and Linda Hopkins.

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Omar Gooding Facts

Occupation	Actor
Birthday	October 19, 1976 (33)
Sign	Libra
Birthplace	Bronx, New York, USA
Height	6' (1m83)

Selected Filmography

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