Complex sentence: Cuba M. Gooding, Jr. (born January 2,1968) is an American actor who is best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Rod Tidwell in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film "Jerry Maguire".
Split into simpler sentences: Cuba M. Gooding, Jr. (born January 2,1968) is an American actor. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Rod Tidwell in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film "Jerry Maguire".