Known for
Biography
Ice-T is an American rapper and actor born on 16 February 1958 in Newark. He belongs to Black Ice.
Early life
Ice-T was educated at Crenshaw High School.
Career
He also appears as a member of Body Count. The records show 11 albums and 16 singles released between 1986 and 2006. The first title in the list is 6 in the Mornin' (1986); the latest is Gangsta Rap (2006). Listed genres include west coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. Releases appeared through Sire. Snoop Dogg appears in two of his listed titles, including The Wrecking Crew (2000) and Urban Menace (1999). His 43 screen credits include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Johnny Mnemonic (1995).
Recognition
In 1990, he won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. He has also won two NAACP Image Awards (1996 and 2002). Ice-T also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1991. Awards come to 3 wins and 11 nominations in total.
Personal life
He has been married to Coco Austin since 2002. He has 2 children on record.
Groups and bands
- Black Ice
- Body Count
Discography
27 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gangsta Rap | Album |
| 2004 | Gang Culture | Album |
| 2000 | Greatest Hits: The Evidence | Album |
| 1999 | The Seventh Deadly Sin | Album |
| 1996 | I Must Stand | Single |
| 1996 | Ice-T VI: Return of the Real | Album |
| 1996 | The Lane | Single |
| 1994 | Born to Raise Hell | Single |
| 1994 | Gotta Lotta Love | Single |
| 1993 | Home Invasion | Album |
| 1991 | New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme) | Single |
| 1991 | O.G. Original Gangster | Album |
| 1991 | O.G. Original Gangster | Single |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Single |
| 1990 | You Played Yourself | Single |
Show all 27 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon | Single |
| 1989 | The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say! | Album |
| 1989 | What Ya Wanna Do | Single |
| 1988 | Colors | Single |
| 1988 | High Rollers | Single |
| 1988 | I'm Your Pusher | Single |
| 1988 | Power | Album |
| 1987 | Rhyme Pays | Album |
| 1986 | 6 in the Mornin' | Single |
| New Jack Hustler | Single | |
| That's How I'm Livin' | Single | |
| The Classic Collection | Album |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 11 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Won |
| 1996 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | New York Undercover | Won |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Won | |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
| 2006 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
| 2004 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
| 2002 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
| 1996 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | New York Undercover | Nominated |
| 1992 | MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance | New Jack City | Nominated |
| 1991 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated | |
| 1991 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video | Nominated | |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| 1989 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video | Nominated | |
| 1989 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Video from a Film | Nominated |
Filmography
43 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026– | Nation's Dumbest | TV series | |
| 2019 | Clinton Road | Film | |
| 2019– | Deadly Class | TV series | |
| 2012 | Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | Director | Film |
| 2011– | Ice Loves Coco | TV series | |
| 2010 | The Other Guys | Film | |
| 2009 | Good Hair | Film | |
| 2009 | The Magic 7 | Film | |
| 2005 | Fuck | Film | |
| 2005– | Ice-T's Rap School | TV series | |
| 2001 | 'R Xmas | Film | |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Film | |
| 2001 | Ablaze | Film | |
| 2001 | Air Rage | Film | |
| 2001 | Ticker | Film |
Show all 43 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Leprechaun in the Hood | Film | |
| 2000 | The Alternate | Film | |
| 2000 | The Heist | Film | |
| 2000 | The Wrecking Crew | Film | |
| 1999 | Corrupt | Film | |
| 1999 | Final Voyage | Film | |
| 1999 | Judgment Day | Film | |
| 1999– | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Fin Tutuola | TV series |
| 1999 | Sonic Impact | Film | |
| 1999 | Stealth Fighter | Film | |
| 1999 | Urban Menace | Film | |
| 1998 | Exiled: A Law & Order Movie | Film | |
| 1998 | Pimps Up, Ho's Down | Film | |
| 1997– | Behind the Music | TV series | |
| 1997 | Below Utopia | Film | |
| 1997 | Crazy Six | Film | |
| 1997 | Mean Guns | Film | |
| 1997– | Players | TV series | |
| 1995 | Johnny Mnemonic | Film | |
| 1995 | Tank Girl | Film | |
| 1994 | Surviving the Game | Film | |
| 1993 | Who's the Man? | Film | |
| 1992 | Trespass | Film | |
| 1991 | New Jack City | Film | |
| 1991 | Ricochet | Film | |
| 1990 | Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones | Film | |
| 1984 | Breakin' | Film | |
| 1984 | Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo | Film |
Ice-T on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.6M @icet
- Engagement rate
- 0.34% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,020
- Average comments
- 372 Based on the last 8 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ice-T?
Ice-T is 68 years old, born on 16 February 1958 in Newark.
What is Ice-T known for?
Ice-T is known as a member of Black Ice.
What is Ice-T’s nationality?
Ice-T is American, born in Newark.
Who is Ice-T married to?
Ice-T is married to Coco Austin; they married in 2002.
Has Ice-T won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2002) for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q309941), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Sven Mandel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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