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LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Actor · born 14 January 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.

Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, his breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut album, Radio (1985). He achieved further commercial and critical success with the albums Bigger and Deffer (1987), Walking with a Panther (1989), Mama Said Knock You Out (1990), Mr. Smith (1995), and Phenomenon (1997). His twelfth album, Exit 13 (2008), was his last in his long-tenured deal with Def Jam.

Where to start: Last Holiday (2006).

As actor 65

TV shows 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the best LL Cool J movie?

By viewer score, Last Holiday (2006) at 7.3/10.

What are LL Cool J’s most popular movies?

Charlie's Angels, S.W.A.T., Deep Blue Sea.

How many movies has LL Cool J made?

65 films on TMDB, 65 as actor.

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