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Omar M. Gooding (born October 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of veteran actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and the son of singer Cuba Gooding Sr.

Gooding is best known for roles in television series such as "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," "Smart Guy," and "Playmakers," as well as in the films "Ghost Dad" and "Baby Boy." He was one of the original hosts of the Nickelodeon television show "Wild & Crazy Kids" from 1990 to 1992. In 2003, Gooding played D.H., a running back, on the ESPN show "Playmakers." He played Odell in the third season of "Deadwood." In 2005, he was cast as Chicago barber Calvin Palmer Jr. in the Showtime series "Barbershop: The Series," based on the 2002 film of the same name. Coincidentally, he also appeared in the UPN sitcom "One on One" as a barber in Flex Washington's barbershop. His latest role began in May 2009, where he appears in the new Bruckheimer television drama "Miami Medical" on CBS.

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