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 57 years old
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Poster of Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
LL Cool J was 56 in Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2024
Poster of A Hip Hop Minute
A Hip Hop Minute
LL Cool J was 56 in A Hip Hop Minute as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 2024
Poster of Comin' Up Short
Comin' Up Short
LL Cool J was 55 in Comin' Up Short as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 2021
Poster of Ricky Powell: The Individualist
Ricky Powell: The Individualist
LL Cool J was 52 in Ricky Powell: The Individualist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 2020
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2018
Poster of MVP: Most Valuable Performer
MVP: Most Valuable Performer
LL Cool J was 50 in MVP: Most Valuable Performer
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 2014
Poster of Grudge Match
Grudge Match
LL Cool J was 45 in Grudge Match as 'Frankie Brite'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Mayweather
Mayweather
LL Cool J was 45 in Mayweather as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 2009
Poster of The Deal
The Deal
LL Cool J was 40 in The Deal as 'Bobby Mason'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2007
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
LL Cool J was 37 in Last Holiday as 'Sean Matthews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Slow Burn
Slow Burn
LL Cool J was 37 in Slow Burn as 'Luther Pinks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Edison
Edison
LL Cool J was 37 in Edison as 'Deed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Mindhunters
Mindhunters
LL Cool J was 36 in Mindhunters as 'Gabe Jensen'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Beef
Beef
LL Cool J was 35 in Beef as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Rollerball
Rollerball
LL Cool J was 34 in Rollerball as 'Marcus Ridley'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
LL Cool J was 33 in Kingdom Come as 'Ray Bud Slocumb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 2001
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
LL Cool J was 32 in Charlie's Angels as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
LL Cool J was 31 in Any Given Sunday as 'Julian Washington'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
LL Cool J was 31 in Deep Blue Sea as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1998
Poster of Woo
Woo
LL Cool J was 30 in Woo as 'Darryl'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Caught Up
Caught Up
LL Cool J was 30 in Caught Up as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Touch
Touch
LL Cool J was 29 in Touch as 'LL Cool J'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of The Show
The Show
LL Cool J was 27 in The Show as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1995
Poster of Toys
Toys
LL Cool J was 24 in Toys as 'Captain Patrick Zevo'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1991
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
LL Cool J was 23 in The Hard Way as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
LL Cool J was 18 in Wildcats as 'Rapper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Krush Groove
Krush Groove
LL Cool J was 17 in Krush Groove as 'LL Cool J'.
Movie Released: 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 57+ in LL Cool J Presents The Rock the Bells Festival Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2024
Poster of Hip Hop Treasures
Hip Hop Treasures
LL Cool J was 55+ in Hip Hop Treasures
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 12 2023
Poster of Superfan
Superfan
LL Cool J was 55+ in Superfan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Supreme Team
Supreme Team
LL Cool J was 54+ in Supreme Team as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2016
Poster of Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits
LL Cool J was 48+ in Greatest Hits
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
LL Cool J was 47+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Conan
Conan
LL Cool J was 42+ in Conan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of WWII in HD
WWII in HD
LL Cool J was 41+ in WWII in HD
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
LL Cool J was 38+ in 30 Rock as 'Ridikolus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
LL Cool J was 38+ in Rachael Ray
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of House
House
LL Cool J was 36+ in House as 'Clarence'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 04 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
LL Cool J was 35+ in NCIS as 'Sam Hanna'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of 106 & Park
106 & Park
LL Cool J was 32+ in 106 & Park
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of WWE SmackDown
WWE SmackDown
LL Cool J was 31+ in WWE SmackDown as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of The View
The View
LL Cool J was 29+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Oz
Oz
LL Cool J was 29+ in Oz as 'Jiggy Walker'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
LL Cool J was 27+ in MADtv as 'Self - Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
LL Cool J was 21+ in MTV Unplugged as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
LL Cool J was 13+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Self - Performer (Times Square)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of The Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards
LL Cool J was 0+ in The Grammy Awards
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959
Poster of Today
Today
LL Cool J was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of The Man
The Man
LL Cool J will be 57+ in The Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased