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Omar Gooding (born October 19 1976 in Bronx, New York) is an actor. He is the younger brother of Cuba Gooding, Jr. and the son of Cuba Gooding, Sr.

Gooding is best known for appearing in television shows such as Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Smart Guy, and Playmakers, and also the films Ghost Dad and Baby Boy. He was one of the original hosts of the Nickelodeon television show Wild and Crazy Kids from 1990 to 1992. His most recent starring television role began in 2005, as Chicago barber Calvin Palmer, Jr. in Showtime's Barbershop: The Series, based upon the 2002 film of the same name.

Gooding was arrested for gun possession in 1995, and was sentenced to 18 months probation. He frequently plays No Limit Texas Hold 'Em in the Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Omar recently guest starred on an episode of CSI: Miami on October 2, 2006.

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