Cuba Gooding, Jr. is an accomplished actor known for his dynamic and charismatic performances on both stage and screen. Born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York, Gooding, Jr. comes from a family with a rich history in the entertainment industry. He began his acting career at a young age and quickly established himself as a talented performer with a range of skills that allowed him to tackle various roles. Over the years, Gooding, Jr. has appeared in numerous films and television shows, earning critical acclaim and widespread recognition for his work, most notably his roles include his Academy Award-winning performance as Rod Tidwell in "Jerry Maguire," as well as "Boyz n the Hood," "A Few Good Men" and "As Good as It Gets." In addition, he starred in what he believes to be his greatest accomplishment and fan favorite reiterated to him personally during his travels around the globe — the theatrically released production of Master Chief Carl Brashear's life, entitled “Men of Honor." Gooding, Jr. has also had success on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination for his roles in "The Trip to Bountiful" as well as two consecutive runs as Billy Flynn in the acclaimed production of the musical "Chicago," both on Broadway and the west-end stage in London, UK. Beyond his work as an actor, Gooding, Jr. is also known for his philanthropy, particularly in cancer research and education. He has been involved with numerous charities and organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. With his talent, charm and dedication to giving back, Gooding, Jr. is truly a star in every sense of the word — not the least of which was established when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during publicity for the theatrical release of "Snow Dogs." Next up is a cavalcade of feature projects in addition to serialized tales Gooding, Jr. wrote or is lending his acting skills to. He is also looking to direct again.