Omar costars as Demetrius Harris, a cocky and talented young running back in ESPN's first-ever dramatic scripted series "Playmakers," which premieres August 26th at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. "Playmakers" is a gritty ensemble drama chronicling the behind-the-scenes and off-the-field lives of the players, families, coaches and owner of a fictional professional football team.

Continually working since age 11, Omar's numerous television credits include: "Smart Guy" and "Zoe..." for The WB, ABC's "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," host of Nickelodeon's "Wild & Crazy Kids," as well as guest appearances on "The Division," "Touched by an Angel," "Batman and Beyond," and "Blossom," among others.

In 2001, Omar gave a memorable performance as Sweetpea in the Columbia Tristar film "Baby Boy" with Tyrese and Snoop Dogg. Gooding's additional credits include: the independent feature "Verbal Communications," Universal's "Ghost Dad" with Bill Cosby, directed by Sidney Poitier, TNT's tele-film "Freedom Song" with Danny Glover, and the Disney Channel film "The Ernest Green Story" with Morris Chestnut.

Omar hales from a show business dynasty. His older brother and mentor, Cuba Gooding Jr. won the Best-Supporting Actor Oscar for "Jerry McGuire" and both parents have had notable careers in music: Cuba Gooding Sr. was the lead singer for "Main Ingredient" (made famous by the hit, "Everybody Plays the Fool") and Shirley Gooding was an ensemble singer with the New York group, "The Sweethearts." Omar also shares his parent's passion and records hip-hop music in his spare time.

Omar's acting honors include the 1991 Youth in Film Award and First Place at the prestigious Shakespeare Festival in 1993.

Omar currently resides in Los Angeles and is dedicated to working with children's charities.

Facts about Omar Gooding

1. Who is your favorite athlete - Male and Female? Shaq & Kobe, Serena Williams, Lisa Leslie

2. What is your favorite sports team? L.A. Lakers

3. What do you think is the biggest rivalry in sports? Lakers-Sacramento

4. What is your favorite sports movie? Jerry Maguire

5. Who is your dream date? Beyonce'

6. Who in Hollywood would you most want to work with? Al Pacino

7. What's the last CD you bought? Neptunes Clones

8. What music would pump you up before a game? 2 Pac Hailmary

9. Are you superstitious? …… Not really

10. What do you like to do off the set? Relax

11. What's your favorite food? Chicken

12. What's your favorite sports beverage? Gatorade

13. What female music/recording artist do you find sexy? Ashanti

14. How do you celebrate? With Friends

15. What's your favorite/dream car? Bentley

16. Do you have any pets? What kind? What name/s? Pit Bull named Zena