Cuba Gooding Jr.
Born | January 2, 1968 |
Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
Net worth | $12 million |
Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
Spouse | Sara Kapfer |
Children | Mason Gooding |
Parents | Cuba Gooding Sr., Shirley Sullivan |
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | American Crime Story | Nominated |
2014 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Butler | Nominated |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story | Nominated |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | American Gangster (film) | Nominated |
1997 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Jerry Maguire | Winner |
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‘A Line Of Fire’: David A.R. White, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jason Patric, Katrina Bowden & Scott Baio Among Cast For Action-Thriller
EXCLUSIVE: David A.R.White (God’s Not Dead), Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Jason Patric (Speed 2), Katrina Bowden (30 Rock), and Scott Baio (Happy Days) are leading cast in action-thriller A Line Of Fire, which is now filming in Los Angeles and Miami. Also starring are Eve Richards (Where’s Dad), Vincent DePaul (Tesla), G-Rod (Bad Boys 4), …
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3 most underrated crime shows on Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+
Here are three crime dramas you might not have heard of before, but will be glad you finally did.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. is trying to restore his career after scandal. What he's saying about reclaiming his spot in Hollywood.
The "Jerry Maguire" actor has been in the headlines for his legal troubles stemming from sexual assault allegations. He addresses the latest lawsuit claims against him, deeming them "ridiculous," and says his personal woes have only made him "stronger."
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Exclusive Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace Trailer Previews Action Sequel With Cuba Gooding Jr.
ComingSoon can exclusively unveil the trailer for Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace. Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace is an upcoming sequel to 2020’s Angels Fallen. The new movie stars Denise Richards (Starship Troopers), Cuba Gooding Jr. (The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story), and more. Check out the exclusive Angels Fallen: Warriors of […] The post Exclusive Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace Trailer Previews Action Sequel With Cuba Gooding Jr. appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movi
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Epoch Studios, a branch of the wider Epoch Times Association, plans to release “The Firing Squad,” a drama about two drug smugglers who find God behind bars, in August.
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Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Accuser Reveals She Felt ‘Violated’ After Alleged Assault in Court Plea
One of the women suing Cuba Gooding Jr. for alleged sexual assault and battery asked the court to award her a default judgment against the actor, In Touch can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Jasmine Abbay, who accused Cuba, 56, of assaulting her in September 2018 while she worked as...
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Cuba Gooding Jr. denies Rodney Jones’ sexual misconduct allegations in Sean Combs suit
NEW YORK — Cuba Gooding Jr. is denying allegations of sexual misconduct from Rodney Jones, who included the actor in his bombshell lawsuit against Sean Combs. Gooding, 56, claimed Jones is in it for the money on the Wednesday episode of the “PBD Podcast,” hosted by Patrick David-Bet. Jones, a music producer, filed the suit against Combs in February, accusing the rapper of sexually harassing, ...
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The Oscar winning actor named in Diddy’s bombshell lawsuit just broke his silence
Actor appeared on the PBD Podcast
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Reacts to Being ‘Pulled Into’ Diddy Lawsuit, Explains Why He ‘Stayed Quiet’
Cuba Gooding Jr. has broken his silence on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing legal battle and his alleged involvement. “That’s the craziest thing I ever heard,” Gooding, 56, said during an appearance on the “PBD Podcast” on Wednesday, May 8, specifically referring to Diddy’s homes being raided by Homeland Security. “How ‘bout me? I wake up
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Oscar-winning actor named in Diddy lawsuit seen at F1 Miami — and he was singing
He won for best supporting actor for ‘Jerry Maguire’
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