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LL Cool J

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Overview

Mini Biography:
L.L. Cool J was born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore... more
Trivia:
LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." more
Awards:
3 wins & 10 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(16 articles)
Eminem Prank Calls LL Cool J During Radio Show (From PEOPLE.com. 11 June 2008, 10:45 PM, PDT)
Nelly Eyes Springsteen Collaboration (From WENN. 31 March 2008, 4:04 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J | L.L. Cool J | James Todd Smith

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. The Deal (2008) .... Bobby Mason
  2. "30 Rock" .... Ridikolus (1 episode, 2007)
        - The Source Awards (2007) TV episode .... Ridikolus
  3. The Man (2007) (TV) .... Manny Baxter
  4. Last Holiday (2006) .... Sean Matthews
  5. Edison (2005) .... Officer Rafe Deed
    ... aka Edison Force (USA: DVD title)
  6. Slow Burn (2005) (as James Todd Smith) .... Luther Pinks
  7. "House M.D." .... Clarence (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title)
        - Acceptance (2005) TV episode .... Clarence
  8. Mindhunters (2004) (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J) .... Gabe Jensen
    ... aka Mindhunters (Finland)
  9. S.W.A.T. (2003) (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J) .... Deacon 'Deke' Kay
  10. Deliver Us from Eva (2003) (as James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J) .... Raymond 'Ray' Adams
  11. Rollerball (2002) .... Marcus Ridley
    ... aka Rollerball (Germany)
  12. Kingdom Come (2001/I) .... Ray Bud Slocumb
  13. Charlie's Angels (2000) .... Mr. Jones
    ... aka 3 Engel für Charlie (Germany)

  14. Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Julian Washington
  15. In Too Deep (1999) .... Dwayne Gittens / God
  16. "In the House" .... Marion Hill (76 episodes, 1995-1999)
        - Out House (1999) TV episode .... Marion Hill
        - Guest Dad (1999) TV episode .... Marion Hill
        - Cornbread, Marion and Me (1999) TV episode .... Marion Hill
        - How Nana Got Her Groove Back (1999) TV episode .... Marion Hill
        - There's Something About Tiffany (1999) TV episode .... Marion Hill
          (71 more)
  17. Deep Blue Sea (1999) .... Sherman 'Preacher' Dudley
  18. "Oz" .... Jiggy Walker (1 episode, 1998)
        - Strange Bedfellows (1998) TV episode .... Jiggy Walker
  19. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) .... Ronald 'Ronny' Jones
    ... aka Halloween: H20 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Halloween: H20 (20 Years Later) (USA: promotional title)
  20. Woo (1998) .... Darryl
  21. Caught Up (1998) .... Roger
  22. The Right to Remain Silent (1996) (TV) .... Charles Red Taylor
  23. Out-of-Sync (1995) .... Jason St. Julian
  24. "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" .... Little Petes School Teacher (1 episode)
    ... aka Pete and Pete (USA: short title)
        - Sick Day (????) TV episode .... Little Petes School Teacher
  25. Toys (1992) .... Captain Patrick Zevo
  26. The Hard Way (1991) .... Detective Billy, NYPD

  27. Wildcats (1986) (as L.L. Cool J) .... Rapper
    ... aka First and Goal
Soundtrack:
  1. "CSI: NY" (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - Hung Out to Dry (2006) TV episode (writer: "U and Dat")
        - Grand Master (2004) TV episode (performer: "Headsprung")
  2. Take the Lead (2006) (writer: "What You Want") (performer: "What You Want")
  3. Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) (performer: "I Can't Live without My Radio")
  4. Coach Carter (2005) (performer: "Headsprung") ("Headsprung")
  5. "The Wire" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Back Burners (2004) TV episode (performer: "Headsprung") ("Headsprung")
  6. "One Tree Hill" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Truth Doesn't Make a Noise (2004) TV episode (performer: "Headsprung")
  7. "Entourage" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Talk Show (2004) TV episode ("Headsprung")
  8. Johnson Family Vacation (2004) (performer: "Move Sumthin'")
  9. The Fighting Temptations (2003) (performer: "Amazin'") ("Amazin'")
  10. Retarded Animal Babies (2003) (V) (performer: "Mama said knock you out")
    ... aka R.A.B. (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Retarded Animal Babies: The Definitive DVD Collection (USA: DVD box title)
  11. Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) (writer: "Paradise") (performer: "Paradise")
  12. Deliver Us from Eva (2003) (writer: "Paradise" (2002)) (performer: "Paradise" (2002))
  13. Summer Catch (2001) (writer: "Going Back to Cali")
  14. "Soul Food" (2000) TV series (unknown episodes)

  15. Any Given Sunday (1999) (writer: "SHUT 'EM DOWN") (performer: "SHUT 'EM DOWN")
  16. Deep Blue Sea (1999) (writer: "Deepest Bluest (Shark's Fin)", "Say What") (performer: "Deepest Bluest (Shark's Fin)", "Say What")
  17. Bulworth (1998) (writer: "Zoom") (performer: "Zoom")
  18. "Daria" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Arts 'n' Crass (1998) TV episode (performer: "4,3,2,1")
  19. Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) (performer: "Ain't Nobody")
  20. Space Jam (1996) (performer: "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars Anthem)")
  21. Street Fighter (1994) (writer: "Life As...") (performer: "Life As...")
    ... aka Street Fighter: The Battle for Shadaloo
    ... aka Street Fighter: The Movie
    ... aka Street Fighter: The Ultimate Battle (UK: TV title)
  22. CB4 (1993) (writer: "I Need Love") (performer: "I Need Love")
  23. Class Act (1992) (writer: "Boomin' System") (performer: "Boomin' System")
  24. Strictly Business (1991) (performer: "Strictly Business") ("Strictly Business")

  25. Less Than Zero (1987) (writer: "GOING BACK TO CALI") (performer: "GOING BACK TO CALI")
  26. Wildcats (1986) (writer: "Football Rap") (performer: "Football Rap")
    ... aka First and Goal
  27. Krush Groove (1985) (writer: "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "Can You Rock It Like This") (performer: "I Can't Live Without My Radio")
Producer:
  1. The Man (2007) (TV) (producer)
Thanks:
  1. "HBO First Look" (special thanks) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Full Contact: The Making of 'Any Given Sunday' (1999) TV episode (special thanks)
Self:
  1. BET Awards 2008 (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  2. Super Bowl XLII (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  3. Movies Rock (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  4. 4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  5. ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007) .... Himself
  6. 38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  7. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - Episode dated 1 March 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "The Montel Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka Montel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 2 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "The Tyra Banks Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Episode dated 2 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - All Access Pass with LL Cool J (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "The View" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Episode dated 16 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 2 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #3.74 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (6 episodes, 1998-2007)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Episode dated 2 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 7 August 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 31 January 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 30 December 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  13. "106 & Park Top 10 Live" .... Himself ('Control Myself' Live) (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka 106 & Park (USA: short title)
        - The Best of 106 and Park 2006 Top Ten Live 06 (2006) TV episode .... Himself ('Control Myself' Live)
  14. MTV Video Music Awards 2006 (2006) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  15. T.D. Jakes Presents MegaFest: Let It Flow (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  16. Absolute Power: The Making of Edison Force (2006) (V) .... Himself
  17. 2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  18. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 11 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  19. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - Episode dated 5 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  20. "Top of the Pops" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
    ... aka All New Top of the Pops (UK)
    ... aka TOTP
        - Episode dated 2 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 13 August 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  21. "Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA)
        - Episode dated 14 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  22. The 2005 Billboard Music Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  23. 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special (2005) (TV) .... Himself/Performer
  24. "The Tony Danza Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #2.11 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  25. 2nd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (2005) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
  26. Out of Africa: Heroes and Icons (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  27. The Best of Keith Sweat: Make You Sweat (2005) (V) .... Himself (segment "Why Me Baby?")
  28. "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .... Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka American Idol (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Idol 2 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka American Idol 3 (USA)
    ... aka American Idol 4 (USA: fourth season title)
        - Auditions: Cleveland & Orlando (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Judge
  29. "Project Runway" .... Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode)
    ... aka Project Runway 2 (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Project Runway 3 (USA: third season title)
        - Episode #5.11 (????) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Judge
  30. The British Comedy Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Pre-recorded footage
  31. "Mad TV" .... Himself / ... (4 episodes, 1995-2004)
        - Episode #10.7 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #9.11 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.22 (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Host
        - Episode #1.8 (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  32. The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Co-host
  33. "American Casino" .... Himself - Performer (1 episode, 2004)
        - LL Cool J Concert (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Performer
  34. BET Comedy Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  35. "The Graham Norton Effect" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode #1.13 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2004)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode dated 30 August 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 December 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  37. "World B Boy Championship" (2004) TV series .... Himself
  38. 4th Annual BET Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  39. The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Original Score
    ... aka The 2004 Tony Awards (USA)
  40. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  41. The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  42. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 12 February 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  43. "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" (1 episode, 2004)
        - Best Damn Swimsuit Party: Sports Illustrated 40th Anniversary Special (2004) TV episode
  44. S.W.A.T.: TV's Original Super Cops (2003) (V) .... Himself
  45. Jennifer Lopez: The Reel Me (2003) (V) .... Himself (segment "All I Have")
  46. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2003)
        - S.W.A.T. (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Full Contact: The Making of 'Any Given Sunday' (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  47. "Tinseltown TV" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode dated 9 August 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  48. Behind the Scenes of 'Deliver Us from Eva' (2003) (V) .... Himself
  49. Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 1: Newrock Stars (2003) (V) .... Himself
  50. The 17th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  51. 50 Sexiest Video Moments (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  52. "The Frank Skinner Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode #6.4 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  53. Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 (2002) (V) .... Himself (segments "Flava in Ya Ear Remix" and "Doin' It")
  54. "Last Call with Carson Daly" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
        - Episode dated 4 February 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  55. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1996-2002)
        - Episode dated 4 February 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 March 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 October 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 July 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  56. "WWF Smackdown!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Friday Night Smackdown! (USA: new title)
    ... aka Smackdown! (USA: new title)
    ... aka Smackdown! Xtreme (USA)
    ... aka WWE Smackdown! (USA: new title)
    ... aka World Wrestling Federation Smackdown! (USA)
        - Episode dated 31 January 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
  57. "Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America" (2001) TV mini-series .... Himself
  58. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Kim Fields (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  59. Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott: Hits of Miss E... The Videos, Volume 1 (2001) (V) .... Himself (segment "Get Ur Freak On")
  60. "Dennis Miller Live" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1998-2001)
        - Extreme Sports (2001) TV episode .... Himself
        - Style (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  61. Babyface: A Collection of Hit Videos (2001) (V) .... Himself (segment "This Is For The Lover The In You" (
  62. "The Real World/Road Rules Extreme Challenge" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode #1.5 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  63. The 28th Annual American Music Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself - Co-host
  64. The 2000 Billboard Music Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  65. "Making the Video" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2000)
        - LL Cool J: Imagine That (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - LL Cool J: Deepest Bluest (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  66. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Song Nominees
  67. "Behind the Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka VH1's Behind the Music (USA)
        - Run-D.M.C. (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  68. The Sharks of the Deep Blue Sea (1999) (V) .... Himself
  69. "Clive Anderson All Talk" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #4.7 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  70. When Sharks Attack! (1999) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka When Sharks Attack! The Making of Deep Blue Sea (USA: long title)
  71. "The Howard Stern Radio Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode dated 5 September 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  72. MTV Europe Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  73. "The Chris Rock Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode #1.10 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  74. B*A*P*S (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka B.A.P.S.
  75. "Howard Stern" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Episode dated 4 March 1997 (1997) TV episode .... Himself
  76. The 39th Annual Grammy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  77. Touch (1997) .... Himself
  78. MTV Video Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) .... Himself
  79. MTV Video Music Awards 1996 (1996) (TV) .... Himself - Musical Guest
    ... aka MTV 13th Annual Video Music Awards (USA: alternative title)
  80. "Lauren Hutton and..." .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - LL Cool J (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  81. Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  82. The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  83. 1993 MTV Movie Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  84. Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself (Performer)
  85. The 1992 Billboard Music Awards (1992) (TV)
  86. The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  87. Desperately Seeking Roger (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  88. "Unplugged" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka MTV Unplugged
        - Yo MTV Rap Unglugged (1991) TV episode .... Himself
  89. The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1991) (TV) .... Himself/performer
  90. "It's Showtime at the Apollo" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1991)
    ... aka Showtime at the Apollo (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 26 January 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.1 (1987) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  91. MTV Video Music Awards 1991 (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  92. "The Word" (1 episode, 1990)
        - Episode #1.3 (1990) TV episode
  93. Rapmania: The Roots of Rap (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  94. "Saturday Morning Videos" (1990) TV series .... Himself - Host

  95. The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1989) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  96. "The More You Know" (1989) TV series .... Himself
  97. The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  98. The 15th Annual American Music Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself/Performer
  99. "Remote Control" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
        - MTV Celebrity Episode (1988) TV episode .... Himself
  100. "Soul Train" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - Episode #17.10 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #15.15 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  101. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka The Best of Saturday Night Live (USA: rerun title)
        - Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J, Michael Penn & The Pull (1987) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  102. Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  103. The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  104. Krush Groove (1985) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Beef 4 (2007) (V) .... Himself
  2. "106 & Park Top 10 Live"
        - 106 and Bowl (2007) TV episode .... Himself (106 and Bowl Video)
  3. "Video on Trial"
        - Episode #2.12 (2006) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  4. "100 Greatest Teen Stars" (2006) .... Himself
  5. "Driven"
        - LL Cool J (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Favouritism"
        - Boy George's Queerest TV Moments (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  7. "And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop" (2004) .... Himself
  8. Beef II (2004) (V) .... Himself - Recording Artist
  9. Beef (2003) .... Himself
  10. It's Black Entertainment (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Dangerous: The Short Films (1993) (V) .... Himself


Additional Details

Other Works:
TV commercial for The Gap (1998) more
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 5 Interviews | 5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Comedy | Music | Talk-Show | Drama more
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