Long before he won his Academy Award, Cuba Gooding Jr. made his big screen debut when he played a small role in Coming to America. The 1988 comedy classic tells the story of an African prince who moves to the U.S. to find a queen who will love him for who he is and not his opulent wealth. Noted for launching the careers of several of its stars, Coming to America was yet another hit for Eddie Murphy, who was on a nearly unstoppable roll in the late '80s. Though it was a minor part in only one scene, Cuba Gooding Jr. left an indelible mark.

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