Carl Brashear

Carl Brashear is a fictional character appearing in the 2000 film Men of Honor, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr..
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== Biography ==
Carl grew up on a sharecropping farm in Kentucky and dropped out of school to help his family. However, his dream was not to be stuck on the farm forever. Currently, he is attending the U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage School in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is inspired by Master Chief Petty Officer Billy Sunday’s heroics in the South Pacific.
As an African-American, Carl faces twice the hardship of a white recruit in the Navy, but he sees this as an opportunity to conquer the bigotry that stands against him and prove everyone wrong. He is falling for an aspiring doctor named Jo, who is helping him through his training. Carl's challenge is to become the Navy’s first African-American master diver, and he sees it as a worthwhile cause.
== Personality ==
He is a highly motivated and resilient individual who possesses a strong sense of determination. He is driven by a desire to achieve his goals despite the obstacles and opposition he faces. Carl is focused on overcoming the discrimination he encounters and is determined to prove his detractors wrong.
==Appearances==
*Men of Honor (2000)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Men of Honor characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr.