Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Rapper, Film actor, Actor, Musician
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Parents
Ice Cube
Education
University of Southern California
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 51,581 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 11 years (2015-2026)
Year context
Born in 1991 -- Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public; George H. W. Bush was US president
Year 1991 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (8)
Biography
O'Shea Jackson Jr. (born February 24, 1991), also known by the stage name OMG, is an American actor, rapper and songwriter. He is the oldest son of rapper and actor Ice Cube and, in his feature film debut, portrayed his father in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton.
He has two brothers, Darryl and Sharif, and a sister Kareema. His brother Darryl is also a rapper under the name Doughboy, which is the nickname of the character his father portrayed, Darin "Doughboy" Baker, in his first film Boyz n the Hood.
In June 2014, it was announced that he had been cast to portray his father in Straight Outta Compton, a biographical film about N.W.A. The film was released on August 14, 2015. Jackson is noted for his physical resemblance to his father, which Ice Cube described as "spot on." "He was born to play the part," he told Jimmy Kimmel in October 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is O'Shea Jackson Jr.?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. is 35 years old, born on .
Where was O'Shea Jackson Jr. born?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. was born in Compton, California, USA.
What movies or shows has O'Shea Jackson Jr. been in?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Shitheads (2026), Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025), Cocaine Bear (2023), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Swagger (2021).
What is O'Shea Jackson Jr. known for?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. is primarily known as an actor. O'Shea Jackson Jr. (born February 24, 1991), also known by the stage name OMG, is an American actor, rapper and songwriter. He is the oldest son of rapper…
Where can I find more information about O'Shea Jackson Jr.?
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