Omar Gooding
Biography
Omar Gooding is an American actor born on October 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. He is the younger brother of Cuba Gooding, Jr., and the son of Cuba Gooding, Sr. Gooding has appeared in various television shows, including Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, Playmakers, and Wild and Crazy Kids. He has also been in films such as Ghost Dad and Baby Boy. In addition to his acting credits, Gooding played D.H. on the ESPN show Playmakers in 2003 and took on the role of Odell in the 3rd season of Deadwood. He also portrayed Calvin Palmer, Jr. in Showtime's Barbershop series.
Career overview
Omar Gooding is an American actor born on October 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. He is the younger brother of Cuba Gooding, Jr. and the son of Cuba Gooding, Sr. Gooding's acting career spans television and film, with notable appearances in several shows and movies. He began his career as one of the original hosts of the Nickelodeon television show Wild and Crazy Kids from 1990 to 1992.
Gooding's television credits include appearances in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, and Playmakers. In the latter show, he played the role of D.H., a running back, in 2003. He also appeared in the third season of Deadwood as the character Odell. In addition to his television work, Gooding has appeared in films such as Ghost Dad and Baby Boy.
Gooding's acting credits extend to television shows beyond Playmakers and Deadwood. He took on the role of Chicago barber Calvin Palmer, Jr. in Showtime's Barbershop: The series, although the specific season or year is not mentioned. Throughout his career, Gooding has accumulated a total of 98 acting credits, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.
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98 titles- I Loved Lucy (2026) as Jaquan
- Bottle Girl (2025) as Professor James
- Sharks N Da Hood (2025) as Miles
- Unseen Innocence (2025) as Narrator
- Garlic Parmesan (2024) as Kevin
- Persona (2024)
- Temperature Rising (2024) as Sam
- You're My Person (2024) as Hakeem
- Negligence (2024) as Charles
- Bissonnet 2: Back on the Blade (2024) as Detective Wallace
- Trap City (2024)
- It's All or Nothing (2024) as KT
- Saturdays (2023) as Cal Johnson
- Bora (2023) as Liquor Store Owner
- Pieces (2023) as Gio
- Holiday in the Vineyards (2023) as Moe Walker
- Primary Position (2023) as Corporal Doug Richards
- The Fearless Three (2023) as Male Commentator
- Rock (2023)
- Unfinished Business (2023) as Principal Hopkins
- 17 Days (2022) as Officer Cloud
- My Perfect Wedding (2022) as Carter
- Unfinished (2022) as Dr. Solomon
- You Can Never Go Home Again (2022) as Jack Fletcher
- Blunt News (2022) as Detective Tommy Brown
- One More Dream (2022) as Jeremy's Dad
- Entanglement (2021) as Romulo
- AM Radio (2021) Producer
- Blood Sacrifice (2021) as Nikko
- True to the Game 3 (2021) as Nino
- Love and Coffee (2021) as Reggie
- Strange Fruit: Tale Of A Black Girl Lost (2021) as Kareem
- Escape: Puzzle of Fear (2020) as Tyler
- Christmas Belles (2019) as Donovan
- The Untold Story (2019) as Aaron
- Perfectly Single (2019) as Ronnie
- 7th and Westlake: Nino's Revenge (2019) as Big Murder
- Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. (2018) as David Mack
- Easy Money (2018) as Darnell
- Hey, Mr. Postman! (2018) as Mack
- It's a Date (2018) as Dalton Reid
- Before 'I Do' (2018) as Shelby Winters
- The Hills (2018)
- King of Newark (2017) as FBI Agent 2
- Beyond the Shield (2017) as Pastor Omar
- The Perfect Wife (2017) as Principal James
- Betrothed (2016) as Sergeant Earl Stone
- Only for One Night (2016) as Scott Banning
- Boy Bye (2016) as David
- Fade Away (2016) as O
- Big Time in Hollywood, Fl (2015) as Omar Gooding
- My Life Over the Top (2015) as Self - Host
- Extant (2014) as Dave
- Lap Dance (2014) as Black
- Men, Money & Gold Diggers (2014) as Damon
- 99 North (2014) as Devious
- Patterns of Attraction (2014) as Andre Moore
- In God's Hands (2014) as Vince
- Behind De Pole (2014) as Gary G
- The Devil's Dozen (2013)
- Percentage (2013) as Carter
- Holla 2 (2013) as Marty (uncredited)
- Family Time (2012) as Anthony Stallworth
- Christmas in Compton (2012) as Derrick Hollander
- Miami Medical (2010) as Tuck Brody
- Alpha Males Experiment (2009) as Russell
- The Candy Shop (2008) as Antwon Lemiuex
- Lord Help Us (2007) as Man in Church
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Danny
- Jules Verne's Mysterious Island (2005) as Neb
- Barbershop (2005) as Calvin
- Jules Verne's Mysterious Island (2005) as Neb
- The Gospel (2005) as Wesley
- Deadwood (2004) as Odell Marchbanks
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Eve (2003) as Lazy G
- Playmakers (2003) as Demetrius Harris
- Cold Pizza (2003)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mr. Ice
- The Division (2001) as Dom Cabrillo
- One on One (2001) as Malik
- Baby Boy (2001) as Sweetpea
- Static Shock (2000) as Wade (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Jared Tate (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Trey (voice)
- Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane (1999) as Doug Anderson
- Smart Guy (1997) as Morris L. 'Mo' Tibbs
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Ben McCloud
- Thea (1993)
- The Ernest Green Story (1993) as Marcus
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Earvin Rodman
- Blossom (1990)
- Ghost Dad (1990) as Stuart
- Wild & Crazy Kids (1990)
- Empty Nest (1988)
- Just the Ten of Us (1988)
- Wild & Crazy Kids
- Crossed as Zane Michaels
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Omar Gooding best known for?
Omar Gooding is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Betrothed (2016), Extant (2014), The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975), Grey's Anatomy (2005).
When and where was Omar Gooding born?
Omar Gooding was born on October 19, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Omar Gooding have?
Omar Gooding has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Omar Gooding's background in cinema and television?
Omar Gooding is an American actor born on October 19, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. He is the younger brother of Cuba Gooding, Jr., and the son of Cuba Gooding, Sr. Gooding has appeared in various television shows, including Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, Playmakers, and Wild and Crazy Kids. He has also been i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Eve (2003) as Lazy G — aged about 26
- Thea (1993) — aged about 16
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Danny — aged about 28
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Jared Tate (voice) — aged about 22
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Trey (voice) — aged about 22
- Deadwood (2004) as Odell Marchbanks — aged about 27
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