Biography
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Cuba Gooding Jr. is an American actor born on January 2, 1968. His first job as an entertainer was as a break dancer. He performed with singer Lionel Richie at the closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics. Gooding as well studied Japanese martial arts for three years after high school. Later on, he turned towards acting. In his early acting career, Cuba received guest starring roles on shows such as Amen, Coming to America and MacGyver. In 1991, Gooding earned his first major role as Tre Styles in the crime drama Boyz n the Hood. The film gained critical acclaim and success and is now considered a modern classic. Following that, he started receiving supporting roles in several major films including Lightning Jack, Outbreak and A Few Good Man. Cuba Gooding earned breakthrough and reached a new level of prominence by starring in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. The film was a major hit on the box office and also bestowed him with an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. In coming years, Gooding performed variety of roles in numerous successful films including What Dreams May Come, Men of Honor, Radio and The Butler. He won numerous awards and nominations throughout his career such as Tony Award, Academy Award and Primetime Emmy Award. In his personal life, Cuba Gooding Jr. became married to Sara Kapfer in 1994 but the couple got separation in 2014.
Body Measurements Table
All body measurements you might be interested in can be found in the table below. For example height, weight and dress size.
| Height | 178 cm, 5′ 10″ |
|---|---|
| Weight | 76 kg, 167 pounds |
| Shoe Size (US) | 10.5 |
| Body Shape | N/A |
Quotes
The hardest part was when I was in high school not having a job and always being broke. I had to get to auditions without a car. I either took the bus or walked.
It took me a month to get out of the mindset of O.J. But even now, still, I think it might have done something to my vocal chords. I went to see the doctor, and he was like, ‘I don’t see anything. You’re fine.’ But mentally, I might have broke a little bit.
I speak to my agent about great roles, and he’s like, ‘They are all going to Will Smith.’
If I told you I was a Republican and you were a Democrat, no matter what I said after that, it would be tempered with your opinions.
When you’re watching a movie and find yourself getting emotional, it’s because you’re bringing something personal to the images. It’s the same thing with acting. You’re bringing the essence of your core emotional being to that moment.
