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Name: LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James)
Real Name: James Todd Smith
Birthday: Jan 14, 1968
Hometown: St. Alban's Queens, NY, but born in Bay Shore, NY
Status: Married to Simone Johnson
Kids: Najee, Italia, Samaria, Nina Simone
Parents: James and Ondrea Smith

Claim To Fame: Writing and Performing "I Need Love"
Debut: Single, "I Need a Beat"
Recent Activity: Just appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to promote his book, LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle.

Fun Fact # 1: Almost always wears a hat, and wears one of his pant legs rolled up.
Fun Fact # 2: He has been on Def Jam Records longer than any other artists from its start in 1985 to the present.
Fun Fact # 3: The only job he had besides being an entertainer was that he was briefly a paper boy.

A Quote From LL Cool J: "Keeping it real ain't about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It's about being true to yourself and those around you."

Also Known For: Acting

Education/Other Skill(s): Andrew Jackson High School

LL Cool J's Date Ladder: Debbie Allen, Kidada Jones, Simone Johnson

Website: LLCoolJ.DefJam.com

Awards Won by LL Cool J:
1991: MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video, for "Mama Said Knock You Out"
2000: Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Supporting Actor - Action, Deep Blue Sea
2004: BET Comedy Award, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Box Office Movie, Deliver us From Eva

Awards Nominated:
1998: Image Award, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, In the House
1999: Blockbuster Entertainment Award, Favorite Supporting Actor - Horror, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
2000: Image Award, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Deep Blue Sea
2004: Black Reel Award, Film: Best Actor, Deliver us From Eva
2005: Teen Choice Award, Choice Rap Artist in a Movie, Mindhunters
2006: Teen Choice Award, Movies - Choice Liplock, Last Holiday
2010: Image Award, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, NCIS: Los Angeles

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