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O'Shea Jackson Jr.

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Born February 24, 1991 · Compton, California, USA

O'Shea Jackson Jr. is an American actor, rapper, and songwriter, born February 24, 1991. He made his feature film debut in Straight Outta Compton, a biopic about N.W.A., released August 14, 2015.

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Films reviewed

6.1

Avg. rating

Idiots

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2026

Years active

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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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Films featuring O'Shea Jackson Jr.that we've reviewed.

Idiots poster★ 6.1

Idiots

as Davis

Macon Blair · 2026

ComedyCrime

Review Highlights

AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.

“The public reaction to the movie "Idiots" appears to be positive, with many referencing the film's trailer as a highlight, implying it showcases the filmmakers' style and tone. Reviews of the trailer suggest that they are enthusiastic and attention-grabbing, conveying excitement for the movie itself. The comments also hint at a shared affection for Dave Franco, particularly his physical resemblance to James Franco.”

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Selected Filmography

  • Raw(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • Sherri(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • Steve(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • WWE Saturday Night's Main Event(1985)TV Series · 1 epas Self
  • WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews(2016)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters(2019)as Chief Warrant Officer Barnes
  • Cocaine Bear(2023)as Daveed
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi(2022)TV Series · 3 epsas Kawlan Roken
  • Den of Thieves(2018)as Donnie Wilson
  • TNA iMPACT!(2004)TV Series · 1 ep
  • Swagger(2021)TV Series · 18 epsas Isaac 'Ike' Edwards
  • Den of Thieves 2: Pantera(2025)as Donnie 'Jean-Jacques' Wilson
  • Just Mercy(2019)as Anthony Ray Hinton
  • Straight Outta Compton(2015)as Ice Cube
  • Long Shot(2019)as Lance
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return(2022)as Self - Kawlan Roken

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