Cuba Gooding, Jr.: Facts & Related Content

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Born	January 2, 1968 (age 56) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors	Academy Award (1997) • Academy Award (1997): Actor in a Supporting Role
Notable Works	“Bayou Caviar”
Married To	Sara Kapfer (1994–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Bayou Caviar" (2018) • "American Horror Story" (2016) • "American Crime Story" (2016) • "Big Time in Hollywood, FL" (2015) • "Forever" (2015) • "The Book of Negroes" (2015) • "Empire" (2015) • "Selma" (2014) • "Freedom" (2014) • "Machete Kills" (2013) • "The Butler" (2013) • "Absolute Deception" (2013) • "Life of a King" (2013) • "Don Jon" (2013) • "One in the Chamber" (2012) • "Red Tails" (2012) • "Sacrifice" (2011) • "The Hit List" (2011) • "Wrong Turn at Tahoe" (2009) • "Hardwired" (2009) • "Lies & Illusions" (2009) • "The Devil's Tomb" (2009) • "The Way of War" (2009) • "Linewatch" (2008) • "Harold" (2008) • "Hero Wanted" (2008) • "American Gangster" (2007) • "Daddy Day Camp" (2007) • "What Love Is" (2007) • "Norbit" (2007) • "End Game" (2006) • "Dirty" (2005) • "Shadowboxer" (2005) • "Home on the Range" (2004) • "Radio" (2003) • "The Fighting Temptations" (2003) • "Boat Trip" (2002) • "Snow Dogs" (2002) • "Zoolander" (2001) • "In the Shadows" (2001) • "Rat Race" (2001) • "Pearl Harbor" (2001) • "Men of Honor" (2000) • "Chill Factor" (1999) • "Instinct" (1999) • "A Murder of Crows" (1998) • "Welcome to Hollywood" (1998) • "What Dreams May Come" (1998) • "As Good as It Gets" (1997) • "Trading Favors" (1997) • "Jerry Maguire" (1996) • "Losing Isaiah" (1995) • "Outbreak" (1995) • "Lightning Jack" (1994) • "Judgment Night" (1993) • "A Few Good Men" (1992) • "Judgement" (1992) • "Gladiator" (1992) • "MacGyver" (1989–1991) • "Boyz n the Hood" (1991) • "Nasty Boys" (1990) • "Mancuso, FBI" (1990) • "Live-In" (1989) • "Sing" (1989) • "227" (1989) • "Amen" (1988) • "CBS Schoolbreak Special" (1988) • "Coming to America" (1988) • "The Bronx Zoo" (1987) • "Hill Street Blues" (1986–1987) • "Better Days" (1986)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Bayou Caviar" (2018)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Bayou Caviar" (2018)