Cuba Gooding was an American actor best known for his roles in Sudden Death, Thank God It’s Friday, and Children of the Struggle. He was born on April 27, 1944, in New York City, New York, and passed away on April 20, 2017.
Personal and Family Life
Cuba Gooding was married twice. His first marriage was to Gail Barbara Harris, which lasted from 1985 to 1987. Later, he remarried his first wife, Shirley Sullivan, in 1995, nearly 17 years after their initial divorce. He had three children, including the well-known Cuba Gooding Jr. and Omar Gooding.
Death and Legacy
Cuba Gooding passed away on April 20, 2017, due to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. His contributions to music and film have left a lasting impact. Cuba was also recognized as the lead singer in the soul group The Main Ingredient, known for hits in the 1970s.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Thank God It’s Friday | Actor |
| 1985 | Sudden Death | Actor |
| 1999 | Children of the Struggle | Southern Gentleman |
| 2000 | Pawn Shop Owner | Actor |
| 2004 | Fast Black | Actor (as Cuba Gooding Sr.) |
| 2012 | Mr. Manus | Actor |
| 2012 | The Intrepid Songwriter | Guest |