Mason Gooding has built a growing name in Hollywood through a mix of comedy, drama and horror roles. Born in Los Angeles on November 14, 1996, he is the son of actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sara Kapfer. Gooding first attracted wider attention with Booksmart and Love, Victor before becoming especially recognized as Chad Meeks-Martin in the Scream franchise. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and continues to expand his film career with projects including Scream 7 and The Gates.
Mason Gooding – Quick Bio Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mason Cuba Gooding |
| Date of Birth | November 14, 1996 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
| Famous For | Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream and Andrew in Love, Victor |
| Birth Name | Mason Cuba Gooding |
| Nickname | Mason |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Father | Cuba Gooding Jr. |
| Mother | Sara Kapfer |
| Siblings | Spencer Gooding and Piper Gooding |
| Grandfather | Cuba Gooding Sr. |
| Uncle | Omar Gooding |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Estimated Weight | Around 74 kg (163 lbs) |
| Education | Windward High School; New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts |
| College Study | Dramatic Writing and Psychology |
| Marital Status | Not publicly married |
| Hobbies/Interests | Football and theater/acting |
| @masonthegooding | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $2 million |
| Known TV Work | Ballers, Love, Victor |
| Known Films | Booksmart, Scream, Fall, Scream VI, Heart Eyes, Scream 7 |
| Current Career | Working actor with film and television projects |
Mason Gooding Career Timeline
| Year | Career Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Made his television debut as Parker Jones in Ballers. |
| 2019 | Appeared as Nick in the coming-of-age comedy Booksmart. |
| 2019 | Played Jeb in the Netflix holiday film Let It Snow. |
| 2020 | Joined the main cast of ** Love, Victor ** as Andrew, bringing him wider recognition. |
| 2022 | Made his franchise debut as Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream. |
| 2022 | Appeared in the science-fiction romance Moonshot as Calvin. |
| 2022 | Starred alongside Grace Caroline Currey in the survival thriller Fall. |
| 2023 | Returned as Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream VI. |
| 2024 | Appeared in projects including ** Y2K ** and Aftermath. |
| 2025 | Starred in the horror-comedy ** Heart Eyes ** as Jay Simmonds. |
| 2026 | Returned as Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream 7. |
| 2026 | Continued expanding his film career with projects including The Gates, 72 Hours, and I Want Your Sex. |
Mason Gooding Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award / Organization | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Golden Scythe Horror Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Scream (2022) | Nominated |
Mason Gooding Net Worth
| Year | Estimated Net Worth | Career/Income Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ~$500,000 | Growing recognition through Love, Victor |
| 2021 | ~$700,000 | Continued television and film work |
| 2022 | ~$1 million | Scream, Moonshot and Fall expanded his film career |
| 2023 | ~$1.3 million | Returned as Chad in Scream VI |
| 2024 | ~$1.5 million | Continued work in films including Y2K and Aftermath |
| 2025 | ~$1.8 million | Heart Eyes and other film projects |
| 2026 | ~$2 million | Continued film work including Scream 7, The Gates and 72 Hours |
Mason Gooding Famous Movies
| Year | Movie | Role | Why It Is Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Booksmart | Nick Howland | One of his early breakthrough film roles |
| 2019 | Let It Snow | Jeb | Netflix romantic comedy-drama |
| 2022 | Scream | Chad Meeks-Martin | Major breakthrough in the Scream franchise |
| 2022 | Moonshot | Calvin | Sci-fi romantic comedy |
| 2022 | Fall | Dan Connor | Survival thriller that showcased his dramatic range |
| 2023 | Scream VI | Chad Meeks-Martin | Continued his role in the successful horror franchise |
| 2024 | Y2K | Jonas | Horror-comedy set around the turn of the millennium |
| 2024 | Aftermath | Romeo | Action-thriller project |
| 2025 | Heart Eyes | Jay Simmonds | Horror-comedy/romance film |
| 2026 | Scream 7 | Chad Meeks-Martin | Returned to one of his best-known roles |
| 2026 | The Gates | Derek | Crime-thriller film |
| 2026 | 72 Hours | Mason | Action-thriller project |
