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LL Cool J

Acting · Born January 14, 1968 · Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA

James Todd Smith (better known as LL Cool J, an acronym for Ladies Love Cool James; born January 14, 1968) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.

Movies with LL Cool J

• Charlie's Angels (2000) — Mr. Jones
• Deep Blue Sea (1999) — Preacher
• S.W.A.T. (2003) — Deacon 'Deke' Kaye
• Last Holiday (2006) — Sean Williams
• Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) — Ronny
• Grudge Match (2013) — Frankie Brite
• Any Given Sunday (1999) — Julian Washington
• Mindhunters (2004) — Gabe Jensen
• The Hard Way (1991) — Billy
• Edison (2005) — Deed
• Toys (1992) — Patrick Zevo
• Rollerball (2002) — Marcus Ridley

TV shows with LL Cool J

• NCIS (2003) — Sam Hanna
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — Sam Hanna
• Lip Sync Battle (2015) — Host
• NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) — Sam Hanna
• In the House (1995) — Marion Hill
• WWII in HD (2009) — Shelby Westbrook (voice)
• Hip Hop Was Born Here (2025) — Self - Host
• Hip Hop Treasures (2023) — Self