Omar Gooding is widely recognized for his outstanding performances in numerous hit television shows, including the critically acclaimed series Deadwood, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., Family Time, Barbershop, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, Playmakers, Smart Guy, and Wild & Crazy Kids, among others.
In addition to his impressive television career, Gooding has also received widespread critical acclaim for his role as Sweetpea in the Paramount feature film Baby Boy, directed by the late John Singleton.
Moreover, Omar Gooding has demonstrated his versatility as a producer, writer, and hip-hop artist, releasing his debut solo album under the moniker Big O, and touring the country in the highly successful musical Redemption of a Dogg, which tells the life story of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg.