Born Name:  Omar Miles Gooding

Born Date:  October 19, 1976

Born Place:  Los Angeles, California

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, rapper

Brief Biography:  Omar Gooding (born October 19, 1976) is an American actor, comedian, and rapper known for his roles in TV series like Wild & Crazy Kids, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, and Family Time, as well as the film Baby Boy. Known as "Big O" in music, he is the brother of Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr..

Key Facts:
Graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1994.Early Career: Started as a co-host on Nickelodeon's Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–1992) and appeared in Ghost Dad (1990).

Notable Acting Roles:
Television: Acted in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (Earvin Rodman), Smart Guy (Mo), Playmakers (Demetrius Harris), Barbershop (Calvin Palmer Jr.), and Family Time (Anthony "Tony" Stallworth).
Film: Earned critical praise for his role as "Sweetpea" in John Singleton's Baby Boy (2001).
Recent Work: Appeared in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. (2018) and Saturdays (2023).

Music Career:
Records under the moniker Big O.
Released his debut album The Excuse in 2019.
Released the album Overstand Me in October 2025.