Happy birthday! Cuba Gooding, Jr. turns 57 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 2, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 57 on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

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Cuba Gooding, Jr. is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Jerry Maguire, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gooding, a cultural icon

Born Cuba M. Gooding in New York on January 2, 1968, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gooding's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cuba hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cuba Gooding, Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Cuba, you're the best!