LL Cool J
Biography
James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J (acronym for Ladies Love Cool James), 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. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, his breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 2021
NCIS: Hawai'i
As: Sam Hanna
- 2015
Lip Sync Battle
As: Host
- 2013
Grudge Match
As: Frankie Brite
- 2010
Hawaii Five-0
As: Sam Hanna
- 2010
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
As: LL Cool J
- 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
As: Sam Hanna
- 2008
The Deal
As: Bobby Mason
- 2006
30 Rock
As: Ridikolus
- 2006
Last Holiday
As: Sean Matthews
- 2005
Slow Burn
As: Luther Pinks
- 2005
Edison
As: Deed
- 2005
American Dad!
As: Sam Hanna (voice)
- 2004
House
As: Clarence
- 2004
Mindhunters
As: Gabe Jensen
- 2003
NCIS
As: Sam Hanna
- 2003
S.W.A.T.
As: Deacon 'Deke' Kaye (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J)
- 2003
Deliver Us from Eva
As: Ray Adams
- 2002
Rollerball
As: Marcus Ridley
- 2001
Kingdom Come
As: Ray Bud Slocumb
- 2000
Charlie's Angels
As: Mr. Jones
- 1999
Any Given Sunday
As: Julian Washington
- 1999
In Too Deep
As: Dwayne Gittens / God
- 1999
Deep Blue Sea
As: Preacher
- 1998
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
As: Ronald 'Ronny' Jones
- 1998
Woo
As: Darryl
- 1998
Caught Up
As: Roger
- 1997
Oz
As: Jiggy Walker
- 1997
B.A.P.S
As: LL Cool J
- 1997
Touch
As: LL Cool J
- 1996
The Right to Remain Silent
As: Charles Red Taylor
- 1995
Out-of-Sync
As: Jason St. Julian
- 1995
In the House
As: Marion Hill
- 1992
Toys
As: Captain Patrick Zevo
- 1991
The Hard Way
As: Billy
- 1986
Wildcats
As: Rapper
- 1985
Krush Groove
As: LL Cool J