O'Shea Jackson Jr.
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article O'Shea Jackson Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
O'Shea Jackson Jr. Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of O'Shea Jackson Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s work falls within the Thriller genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Just Mercy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best O'Shea Jackson Jr. Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie O'Shea Jackson Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Idiots | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | WrestleMania 41: Saturday | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Den of Thieves 2: Pantera | Donnie 'Jean-Jacques' Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cocaine Bear | Daveed | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return | Self - Kawlan Roken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Just Mercy | Anthony Ray Hinton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Chief Warrant Officer Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Long Shot | Lance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Den of Thieves | Donnie Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ingrid Goes West | Dan Pinto | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Ice Cube | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | American Sole | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Den of Thieves 3 | Donnie Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Lone Wolf | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | All Day & All Night | - | Flop | Similar → |
O'Shea Jackson Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of O'Shea Jackson Jr.?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring O'Shea Jackson Jr. is "Just Mercy" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has O'Shea Jackson Jr. acted in?
O'Shea Jackson Jr. has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by O'Shea Jackson Jr.?
Other notable films include "Straight Outta Compton", "WrestleMania 41: Saturday", and "Den of Thieves".