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LL Cool J

LL Cool J ("Ladies Love Cool James") had a successful rap career with songs such as "Mama Said to Knock You Out" and "Going Back to Cali" prior to starring in UPN's "In the House" for five seasons in which he played an ex-NFL player facing financial problems. He is ... morecurrently enjoying success on CBS's "NCIS: Los Angeles" as Sam Hanna. Other memorable roles include "Deliver Us From Eva" and "Last Holiday" with Queen Latifah.

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