Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Net Worth: How the American Actor Has Amassed His Wealth

Cuba Gooding Jr is an American actor, who has created a name for himself through wonderful performances in various films. While Gooding began acting in 1984, he became popular after he had a role as Tre Styles in Boy m the Hood in 1991.

Due to his critical performance, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, which he won. Since then, Gooding has appeared in numerous films, including The Fighting Temptations, Outbreak, The Butler, and Selma among others.

Early Life

Gooding Jr was born on January 2, 1968, in the Bronx, New York City. His mother Shirley was a singer while his father was a lead vocalist, for the soul group The Main Ingredient.

Gooding grew up in the Bronx, New York City alongside his three siblings. His brother Omar is also in the entrainment sector and has created a name for himself as a comedian and entertainer.

Gooding’s father left his family in the mid-70s after his music group relocated to Los Angeles. He was raised by his mother and attended various high schools like John F. Kennedy High School, Apple Valley High School, Tustin High School, and North Hollywood High School. He was the class president in three of the schools.

Career Beginnings and Success

Gooding’s first role as an entertainer began when he did a breakdance for Lionel Richie in the 1984 Summer Closing Olympics. Immediately after high school, he trained Japanese martial arts for three years, before he started doing acting officially.

His first acting roles were in films like Hill Street Blues, Amen, MacGyver, and Coming to America.

Gooding had his first major role in Boyz n the Hood in 1991, where he played Tre Styles. The film received positive critics and it became a success at the box office. After the success of the film, he had another role in A Few Good Men and Gladiator in 1992. That marked the beginning of the actor’s long career, and since then, he has continued to have numerous roles in various films.

In 1996, Gooding starred with Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire. He played a charismatic footballer player in dramatic sports, and it received major commercial success and led to his nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Since 1997, Gooding’s career has seen notable roles that have not only made him established as an actor but also enabled him to accumulate a huge net worth.

Net Worth

Cuba Gooding Jr’s net worth is $12 million. Cuba has been an actor since the mid-1980s, which has enabled him to star in numerous roles and create handsome wealth for himself and his family. Most of his net worth is a result of his successful career as an actor.

Cuba had a career breakthrough in 1991 and from 1997 he has continued to be a lead star in various films.

Personal Life

Cuba Gooding is a father to three children, with ex-wife Sarah Kapfer. Cuba met his ex-wife in high school and they married in 1994. They separated u 2014- and three years later, the divorce was finalized.