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American actor (born )

Omar Miles Gooding (born October 19, ), also known by his stage name Big O,^[1] is an American actor and comedian.

Early life and education

Omar Gooding was born in Los Angeles, on October 19, , to Shirley (née Sullivan) and Cuba Gooding Sr., the former lead singer for The Main Ingredient.

His older brother is Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr.

Omar graduated from North Hollywood High School in

Career

Gooding is best known for appearing in television shows, such as Touched by an Angel, Wild & Crazy Kids, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, and Playmakers, and also the filmsGhost Dad and Baby Boy for which he received critical praise for his role as "Sweetpea".^[1][2] He was one of the original hosts of the Nickelodeon television show Wild & Crazy Kids from to

Gooding played D.H., a running back, on Playmakers in He played the character Odell in the third season of The Gospel (film) - Wikipedia HUXOR