<sod>Omar Gooding was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on October 19, 1976, to Shirley (née Sullivan) and [[Cuba Gooding, Sr.]]. Gooding, Sr. is the lead singer for the [[The Main Ingredient (band)|The Main Ingredient]]. Omar Gooding's elder brother is [[Academy Award]]-winning actor [[Cuba Gooding, Jr.]]. He also has a son, Bradley Gooding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/21/omar-gooding-arrested-dui-wild-and-crazy-kids/|title=Omar Gooding Arrested -- 'Wild & Crazy Kids' Host Popped for DUI|work=http://www.tmz.com|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He attended [[North Hollywood High School (San Fernando Valley)|North Hollywood High School]] in [[North Hollywood]].<eod>
<sod>Omar Gooding was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], on October 19, 1976, to Shirley (née Sullivan) and [[Cuba Gooding, Sr.]]. Gooding, Sr. is the lead singer for the [[The Main Ingredient (band)|The Main Ingredient]]. Omar Gooding's elder brother is [[Academy Award]]-winning actor [[Cuba Gooding, Jr.]]. He also has a son that is due February 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/21/omar-gooding-arrested-dui-wild-and-crazy-kids/|title=Omar Gooding Arrested -- 'Wild & Crazy Kids' Host Popped for DUI|work=http://www.tmz.com|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He attended [[North Hollywood High School (San Fernando Valley)|North Hollywood High School]] in [[North Hollywood]].<eod>