20 facts about Cuba Gooding Jr.

1. The actor Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968, in The Bronx, New York.
2. Cuba Gooding Jr. is the son of the Cuba Gooding Sr., the vocalist of the pop band Main Ingredient.
3. During high school Cuba Goading Jr. performed in a play and after that he was a constant presence in TV Commercials. That led to a minor part in an episode in "Hill Street Blues".
4. His debut on the stage was of a break dancer in the show of Lionel Richie at Olimpiada.
5. Cuba Gooding Jr. was suggested by Roger Moore to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.
6. Cuba Gooding Jr. was awarded with an Oscar for the Best Minor Part in "Jerry Maguire".
7. Cuba Gooding Jr. has two sons, Mason (born in 1996) and Spencer Gooding (born in 1993).
8. His wife is Sara Kapfer (met in high scool; married on March 13, 1994).
9. Cuba Gooding Jr. was named the actor with the sexiest bottom on film for his role in "Jerry Maguire" according to a poll carried out by Odeon cinemas.
10. His best role in a movie was as Rod Tidwell in "Jerry Maguire" (1996).
11. Cuba Gooding Jr. was chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
12. Was once a backup dancer for Paula Abdul.
13. Cuba was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1996 for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture" for Jerry Maguire.
14. Cuba Gooding Jr. made his feature acting debut in the movie Coming To America in 1988.
15. He was suggested by Roger Moore to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond.
16. Cuba Gooding Jr. was discovered by Coralie Jr, for his breakdancing talent.
17. He shares the same birthday with fellow actors Kate Bosworth and Dax Shepard, Brandon DeShazer, and Taye Diggs.
18. Cuba Gooding Jr. got his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.
19. He is married Sara Kapfer they have been married since 1994, and have three children.
20. Cuba Gooding Jr. is 5'10" (1.78 m) .