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LL Cool J
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January 14, 1968 in Queens, NY
Biography:Innovative rap music superstar "LL Cool J" made the successful transition to actor/musician in the 1990s, with several major films and a TV series to his credit. Born "James Todd Smith" in Queens, "LL Cool J" established himself as one of the major figures in rap music in the 1980s and '90s; he made his movie debut as himself in the 1985 rap movie "Krush Groove". Although "LL Cool J" also appeared as himself in "B.A.P.S." (1998), his 1990s movie career revealed that he had the acting chops to go with his musical talent. Following roles in the light-hearted cop movie "The Hard Way" (1991) and the ill-fated fantasy "Toys" (1992), "LL Cool J" spent four seasons as one of the stars of the primetime TV sitcom In the House (1995-1999). During his years on TV, "LL Cool J" also showed his dramatic versatility in the romantic comedy "Woo" (1998), crime dramas "Caught Up" (1998) and "In Too Deep" (1999), and... Full Biography
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