Birthday: January 2, 1968
Birthplace: New York, New York
He's the Oscar-winning star who popularized the phrase "show me the money" and now he's back on the big screen with Daddy Day Camp! We've got the 411 on the life and times of Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr. - The Early Years 452w4i
Cuba Gooding Jr. was born in the Bronx in high school, despite changing schools four times. In fact, Cuba managed to be elected school president in three of the four high schools he attended!
Cuba Gooding Jr. - Boy in the Hood 4f6b51
Cuba studied major films such as Outbreak and A Few Good Men.
Cuba Gooding Jr. - Show Me the Funny 2w4k5n
Cuba was beginning to make a name for himself in dramatic roles when he landed the role of Rod Tidwell, an arrogant but loveable football player, in the hit film Jerry McGuire (with Norbit and - most recently - Daddy Day Camp!
Cuba Good Jr. - Did U Know? 2x4c4p
- Cuba was once suggested by (former Bond) Roger Moore to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.
- Cuba was once a backup dancer for Paula Abdul.
- Cuba and his family lived in various hotels in LA after his parents split.
- Cuba met his wife in high school. They have been married since 1994 and have three children together.
Cuba Gooding Jr. Says... 2424m
"When I'm not shooting films, I just stay at home. There's so much activity in my life that I just enjoy the quiet time."
Related Stories:
