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Cuba Gooding Jr. Won an Oscar for His Performance in ‘Jerry Maguire’; What’s His Net Worth Today?

Cuba Gooding Jr. co-starred in the sixth season of the FX anthology series "American Horror Story"
PUBLISHED DEC 19, 2023
Cover Image Source: Cuba Gooding Jr. | GettyImages | Photo by Johnny Nunez
Cover Image Source: Cuba Gooding Jr. | GettyImages | Photo by Johnny Nunez
Name Cuba Gooding Jr.
Net Worth $12 Million
Annual Income $1 Million +
Source of Income Acting
Date of Birth Jan 2, 1968
Age 55 Years
Gender Male
Profession Actor, Voice actor, Film producer
Nationality United States of America

Cuba Gooding Jr. is an American actor with a net worth of $12 million. He initially found success as a breakdancer and later transitioned to acting. His early roles in TV shows like "Hill Street Blues" and "MacGyver," along with appearances in films such as "Coming to America," made him a household name in the entertainment industry.


 
 
 
 
 
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Following his breakthrough performance as Tre Styles in "Boyz n the Hood" (1991), Cuba appeared in "The Tuskegee Airmen" (1995), "Outbreak" (1995), and "Jerry Maguire" (1996). His most remarkable works include "As Good as It Gets" (1997),  "American Gangster" (2007), "Gifted Hands" (2009), "The Butler" (2013), and "Selma" (2014).

His portrayal of O. J. Simpson in "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" (2016) earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Moreover, he lent his voice to Buck the Horse in the animated film "Home on the Range" (2004).

The actor earned $600,000 for his Oscar-winning role in "Jerry Maguire." He raked $1.5 million each for "What Dreams May Come" and "Men of Honor," and $2 million for "Instinct."

In 2018, he directed his first film, "Bayou Caviar", further contributing to his financial success.

Previously, Cuba owned several properties in Los Angeles. In 2013, the actor sold his Pacific Palisades mansion for $9.8 million, originally bought for $3.5 million. Six years later, he sold his Studio City home for $1.4 million.  

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In 1994, Cuba married his high school sweetheart, Sara Kapfer. They had three children before separating in 2014. Three years later, the couple finalized their divorce.

- Oscar Award: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Jerry Maguire" (1997)

- American Comedy Award: Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for "Jerry Maguire" (1997)

- Blockbuster Entertainment AwardFavorite Supporting Actor - Comedy/Romance for "Jerry Maguire" (1997)

- Critics Choice Award: Best Supporting Actor for "Jerry Maguire" (1997)

- Golden Satellite Award: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for "Jerry Maguire" (1997)

- Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama/Romance for "What Dreams May Come" (1999)

- Star on the Walk of Fame (2002)

- Public Leadership in Neurology Award from the American Academy of Neurology (2006)

- Image AwardOutstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series, or Dramatic Special for "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story: (2010)

- Image Award: Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for "Firelight" (2013)

- BFCC Award: Best Ensemble for "Selma" (2014)

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What is Cuba Gooding Jr.'s current net worth?

Cuba Gooding Jr. has a net worth of $12 million

How many kids does Cuba Gooding Jr. have?

The actor has three kids.

Has Cuba Goodwing Jr. won an Oscar?

He won the Oscar Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Jerry Maguire" (1997).

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