Omar Gooding, commonly known as ‘Big O,’ is an American actor, rapper, voice artist, and comedian. He is most known for his roles in the television shows Smart Guy, Touched by an Angel, Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, and Playmakers.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Omar Gooding |
| First Name | Omar |
| Last Name | Gooding |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Birth City | California |
| Birth Country | United States of America |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Marital Status | Relation |
| Relation With | Mia Vogel |
| No Of Children | 2 (Soon 3) |
| Education | North Hollywood High School |
| Date of Birth | October 19,1976 |
| Age | 45 years |
Omar Gooding Family
He was born in 1976 in Los Angeles, California to parents Big O. Cuba Gooding Sr. and Shirley Gooding. His father and mother were both well-known American singers. His late father was the lead singer of the globally acclaimed R&B group The Main Ingredient. He is the family’s second son, and he has three siblings: Cuba Gooding Jr., Tommy Gooding, and April Gooding. Cuba Gooding Jr., his younger brother, is an Academy Award-winning actor who has also presented the Nickelodeon show Wild and Crazy Kids. Tommy, his other brother, is a musician, and April, his sister, is an actress.
Career
Omar is active on Instagram, where he uploads various personal, promotional, and professional posts. With 188K followers, he makes between $533.25 and $888.75 every Instagram post. He began his acting career in 1990 with the supporting part of Stuart in the film ‘Ghost Dad.’ He appeared in films such as The Ernest Green Story, Baby Boy, and The Gospel. Omar has also appeared in television shows such as Miami Medical and Family Time. He gained prominence after appearing on the TV show Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper. He’s released a few singles, including ‘No Warning.’
Omar Gooding Relationship Status
Omar hasn’t married yet, so he doesn’t have a wife. He has, however, been in relationships. He was in a long-term relationship with an American actress named Angell Conwell in the early 2000s. They began dating in 2001 and fell madly in love with one other.
However, the pair divorced after four years of dating owing to personal reasons. Bradley Gooding is their son from their marriage.
Currently, he is engaged to Mia Vogel. He routinely posts photos of her on his Instagram account. On October 10, 2016, he disclosed their relationship in a post.
On January 27, 2017, the couple welcomed their first child, Omar Dari Gooding Jr. The couple is expecting their second child. He recently posted a photo of himself kissing Mia’s baby bump with the message, Omar was reportedly rumored to be having an affair with American actress Claudia Jordan. They were photographed together in Atlanta, and they appeared to be having a nice time.
Omar Gooding’s Net Worth
He is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million as of February 2024, which he has amassed through acting, rapping, creativity, voice-acting, and other pursuits. A movie actor’s annual income ranges from $17000 to $106000. Similarly, a rapper makes an annual salary of $62142.
Trivia
- He is 42 years old right now.
- Every year on October 19, he celebrates his birthday.
- He is an American citizen.
- He is of African-American descent.
- He is a tall man, towering 6 feet tall.
- His zodiac sign is Libra.
- He is 80 kg in weight and has dark brown eyes.
- He graduated from North Hollywood High School.
- He was caught for gun possession in 1995 and sentenced to 18 months probation.
