Portrait of LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jan 14 1968
Birthplace: Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA
LL Cool J is 56 years old
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Poster of A Hip Hop Minute
A Hip Hop Minute
LL Cool J was
56 in A Hip Hop Minute
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 04 2024
Poster of NCISverse: The First 1,000
NCISverse: The First 1,000
LL Cool J was
56 in NCISverse: The First 1,000
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 08 2024
Poster of Comin' Up Short
Comin' Up Short
LL Cool J was
55 in Comin' Up Short
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 10 2024
Poster of A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
LL Cool J was
55 in A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 10 2023
Poster of 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
LL Cool J was
55 in 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
LL Cool J was
54 in 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 19 2022
Poster of You're Watching Video Music Box
You're Watching Video Music Box
LL Cool J was
53 in You're Watching Video Music Box
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 03 2021
Poster of Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
LL Cool J was
53 in Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
as 'Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)'.
Mon, Mar 01 2021
Poster of One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
LL Cool J was
52 in One World: Together at Home
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 18 2020
Poster of A Home for the Holidays: The 20th Anniversary
A Home for the Holidays: The 20th Anniversary
LL Cool J was
50 in A Home for the Holidays: The 20th Anniversary
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Dec 12 2018
Poster of Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
LL Cool J was
50 in Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 09 2018
Poster of MVP: Most Valuable Performer
MVP: Most Valuable Performer
LL Cool J was
50 in MVP: Most Valuable Performer
Thu, Jan 25 2018
Poster of Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
LL Cool J was
47 in Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 06 2015
Poster of Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
LL Cool J was
47 in Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 26 2015
Poster of The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
LL Cool J was
46 in The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
as 'Self - Host'.
Sun, Feb 09 2014
Poster of Grudge Match
Grudge Match
LL Cool J was
45 in Grudge Match
as 'Frankie Brite'.
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Mayweather
Mayweather
LL Cool J was
45 in Mayweather
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Apr 27 2013
Poster of Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
LL Cool J was
44 in Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 01 2012
Poster of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
LL Cool J was
44 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of We Are the World 25 For Haiti
We Are the World 25 For Haiti
LL Cool J was
42 in We Are the World 25 For Haiti
as 'LL Cool J'.
Fri, Feb 12 2010
Poster of How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
LL Cool J was
41 in How Bruce Lee Changed the World
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 17 2009
Poster of DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
LL Cool J was
41 in DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Mar 19 2009
Poster of The Deal
The Deal
LL Cool J was
40 in The Deal
as 'Bobby Mason'.
Thu, Nov 20 2008
Poster of ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
LL Cool J was
39 in ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 2007
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
LL Cool J was
37 in Last Holiday
as 'Sean Matthews'.
Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Slow Burn
Slow Burn
LL Cool J was
37 in Slow Burn
as 'Luther Pinks'.
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Edison
Edison
LL Cool J was
37 in Edison
as 'Deed'.
Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Mindhunters
Mindhunters
LL Cool J was
36 in Mindhunters
as 'Gabe Jensen'.
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
LL Cool J was
35 in S.W.A.T.
as 'Deacon 'Deke' Kaye (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J)'.
Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Beef
Beef
LL Cool J was
35 in Beef
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 03 2003
Poster of Deliver Us from Eva
Deliver Us from Eva
LL Cool J was
35 in Deliver Us from Eva
as 'Ray Adams'.
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
LL Cool J was
34 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Rollerball
Rollerball
LL Cool J was
34 in Rollerball
as 'Marcus Ridley'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
LL Cool J was
33 in Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
LL Cool J was
33 in Kingdom Come
as 'Ray Bud Slocumb'.
Wed, Apr 11 2001
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
LL Cool J was
32 in Charlie's Angels
as 'Mr. Jones'.
Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
LL Cool J was
31 in Any Given Sunday
as 'Julian Washington'.
Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Rapmania: The Roots of Rap
Rapmania: The Roots of Rap
LL Cool J was
31 in Rapmania: The Roots of Rap
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of In Too Deep
In Too Deep
LL Cool J was
31 in In Too Deep
as 'Dwayne Gittens / God'.
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
LL Cool J was
31 in Deep Blue Sea
as 'Preacher'.
Wed, Jul 28 1999
Poster of Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
LL Cool J was
30 in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
as 'Ronald 'Ronny' Jones'.
Wed, Aug 05 1998
Poster of Woo
Woo
LL Cool J was
30 in Woo
as 'Darryl'.
Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Caught Up
Caught Up
LL Cool J was
30 in Caught Up
as 'Roger'.
Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of B.A.P.S
B.A.P.S
LL Cool J was
29 in B.A.P.S
as 'LL Cool J'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Touch
Touch
LL Cool J was
29 in Touch
as 'LL Cool J'.
Fri, Feb 14 1997
Poster of The Right to Remain Silent
The Right to Remain Silent
LL Cool J was
27 in The Right to Remain Silent
as 'Charles Red Taylor'.
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of The Show
The Show
LL Cool J was
27 in The Show
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync
LL Cool J was
27 in Out-of-Sync
as 'Jason St. Julian'.
Sun, Jun 04 1995
Poster of Toys
Toys
LL Cool J was
24 in Toys
as 'Captain Patrick Zevo'.
Fri, Dec 18 1992
Poster of Simply Mad About the Mouse
Simply Mad About the Mouse
LL Cool J was
23 in Simply Mad About the Mouse
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 15 1991
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
LL Cool J was
23 in The Hard Way
as 'Billy'.
Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of Future Of The Funk
Future Of The Funk
LL Cool J was
22 in Future Of The Funk
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Big Fun in the Big Town
Big Fun in the Big Town
LL Cool J was
18 in Big Fun in the Big Town
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
LL Cool J was
18 in Wildcats
as 'Rapper'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Krush Groove
Krush Groove
LL Cool J was
17 in Krush Groove
as 'LL Cool J'.
Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of LL Cool J Presents The Rock the Bells Festival Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop
LL Cool J Presents The Rock the Bells Festival Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop
LL Cool J will be
56+ in LL Cool J Presents The Rock the Bells Festival Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fat Joe Talks
Fat Joe Talks
LL Cool J was
56+ in Fat Joe Talks
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2024
Poster of James Brown: Say It Loud
James Brown: Say It Loud
LL Cool J was
56+ in James Brown: Say It Loud
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of Hip Hop Treasures
Hip Hop Treasures
LL Cool J was
55+ in Hip Hop Treasures
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 12 2023
Poster of Superfan
Superfan
LL Cool J was
55+ in Superfan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 09 2023
Poster of Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
LL Cool J was
55+ in Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 21 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
LL Cool J was
54+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Supreme Team
Supreme Team
LL Cool J was
54+ in Supreme Team
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2022
Poster of They Call Me Magic
They Call Me Magic
LL Cool J was
54+ in They Call Me Magic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of NCIS: Hawai'i
NCIS: Hawai'i
LL Cool J was
53+ in NCIS: Hawai'i
as 'Sam Hanna'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
LL Cool J was
51+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
LL Cool J was
51+ in Desus & Mero
as 'Self - Illustrious Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of Shut Up and Dribble
Shut Up and Dribble
LL Cool J was
50+ in Shut Up and Dribble
as 'Self - Musician'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 03 2018
Poster of Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
LL Cool J was
48+ in Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2016
Poster of Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits
LL Cool J was
48+ in Greatest Hits
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 30 2016
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
LL Cool J was
48+ in The $100,000 Pyramid
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
LL Cool J was
47+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
LL Cool J was
47+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
LL Cool J was
47+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
LL Cool J was
47+ in Hot Ones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
LL Cool J was
44+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Conan
Conan
LL Cool J was
42+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
LL Cool J was
42+ in Hawaii Five-0
as 'Sam Hanna'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of WWII in HD
WWII in HD
LL Cool J was
41+ in WWII in HD
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 2009
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
LL Cool J was
41+ in NCIS: Los Angeles
as 'Sam Hanna'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
LL Cool J was
41+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
LL Cool J was
38+ in 30 Rock
as 'Ridikolus'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
LL Cool J was
38+ in Rachael Ray
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
LL Cool J was
37+ in The Tyra Banks Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of So You Think You Can Dance
So You Think You Can Dance
LL Cool J was
37+ in So You Think You Can Dance
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 20 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
LL Cool J was
37+ in American Dad!
as 'Sam Hanna (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
LL Cool J was
36+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of House
House
LL Cool J was
36+ in House
as 'Clarence'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
LL Cool J was
36+ in The Tony Danza Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards
LL Cool J was
35+ in Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 04 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
LL Cool J was
35+ in NCIS
as 'Sam Hanna'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
LL Cool J was
35+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
LL Cool J was
35+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of American Idol
American Idol
LL Cool J was
34+ in American Idol
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 2002
Poster of Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
LL Cool J was
33+ in Last Call with Carson Daly
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of 106 & Park
106 & Park
LL Cool J was
32+ in 106 & Park
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
LL Cool J was
31+ in The Early Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
LL Cool J was
31+ in Teen Choice Awards
as 'Self, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown
LL Cool J was
31+ in WWE SmackDown
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of The View
The View
LL Cool J was
29+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Oz
Oz
LL Cool J was
29+ in Oz
as 'Jiggy Walker'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
LL Cool J was
29+ in The Chris Rock Show
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Clive Anderson All Talk
Clive Anderson All Talk
LL Cool J was
28+ in Clive Anderson All Talk
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
LL Cool J was
28+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
LL Cool J was
28+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
LL Cool J was
27+ in MADtv
as 'Self - Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
LL Cool J was
27+ in The Frank Skinner Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of In the House
In the House
LL Cool J was
27+ in In the House
as 'Marion Hill'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
LL Cool J was
25+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
LL Cool J was
21+ in MTV Unplugged
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 1989
Poster of Yo! MTV Raps
Yo! MTV Raps
LL Cool J was
20+ in Yo! MTV Raps
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1988
Poster of Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
LL Cool J was
19+ in Kids' Choice Awards
as 'Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
LL Cool J was
16+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self - Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
LL Cool J was
13+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
LL Cool J was
7+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
LL Cool J was
4+ in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
as 'Performer - Times Square'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of The Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards
LL Cool J was
0+ in The Grammy Awards
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959
Poster of Today
Today
LL Cool J was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of The Man
The Man
LL Cool J will be
56+ in The Man
First Air Date
Unreleased