Cuba Gooding Jr., precisely 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) tall, is an electrifying American actor whose height lends a relatable, everyman intensity to his iconic roles. His compact, athletic stature powered his Oscar-winning breakout as the exuberant Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire, where he outshone taller co-stars with boundless energy.
In street-tough films like Boyz n the Hood and Judgment Night, Gooding's 5ft 10 frame embodied scrappy resilience, holding court alongside imposing figures. Even in ensemble hits like A Few Good Men, his height amplified his commanding screen presence, making him a versatile force in Hollywood and TV like American Horror Story.
- Academy Award for Jerry Maguire
- Memorable turns in Boyz n the Hood and A Few Good Men