Ice Cube
O’Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined N.W.A. He is known for his roles in the films “Boyz n the Hood,” “Friday,” the notorious remake of “War of the Worlds” and the “Jump Street” series.
Known For
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21 Jump Street
2012
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage
2017
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22 Jump Street
2014
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The Book of Life
2014
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Anaconda
1997
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Ride Along
2014
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Three Kings
1999
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Boyz n the Hood
1991
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xXx: State of the Union
2005
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Friday
1995
Acting
2025
War of the Worlds
as William Radford
2025
N.W.A.: Not Without Alonzo
2025
Number One on the Call Sheet
as Self
(1 episode)
2025
The Studio
as Ice Cube
(1 episode)
2025
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
as Self (archive footage)
(1 episode)
2024
Comin' Up Short
as Self
2024
We Got Time Today
as Self
(1 episode)
2023
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
as Superfly (voice)
2023
The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Sports
as Self
2023
Stand
as Self - Rapper-Actor; Founder BIG3
2022
The DOC
2021
You're Watching Video Music Box
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James
as Self
2021
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren
as Self
2021
Beats Music Presents: It Was A Good Day, The Live 90s Hip Hop Playlist
2021
This Is Pop
as Self (archive footage)
(1 episode)
2021
Snacked
as Self
(1 episode)
2021
Hart to Heart
as Self
(1 episode)
2020
The High Note
as Jack Robertson
2020
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
as Self
2019
Africa Rising
as Self - Musician (archive footage)
2019
Untold Stories of Hip Hop
as Self
(1 episode)
2018
The Shop
as Self
(1 episode)
2017
Fist Fight
as Ron Strickland
2017
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
as Darius Stone / xXx
2017
G-Funk
as Self
2017
Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest
as Performer
2017
The Tuck Rule
2017
Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
as Self (archive footage)
2017
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
as Self - Co-narrator
(3 episodes)
2017
The F Word
as Self
(1 episode)
2017
The Defiant Ones
as Self
(3 episodes)
2016
Ride Along 2
as James Payton
2016
Barbershop: The Next Cut
as Calvin Palmer
2016
NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton
2016
Flashback Cops
as James
2016
The Making of Mr. October: The Reggie Jackson Story
as Self
2016
Hip Hop Evolution
as Self
(16 episodes)
2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
as Self
(1 episode)
2015
The Game: The Documentary 2
as Self
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
(1 episode)
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
2014
22 Jump Street
as Captain Dickson
2014
Ride Along
as James
2014
The Book of Life
as Candle Maker (voice)
2014
Hip Hop Don't Stop
as Self
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
(3 episodes)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
(1 episode)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show
as Self
(1 episode)
2012
21 Jump Street
as Captain Dickson
2012
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
as Self
2012
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as Self
2011
Rampart
as Kyle Timkins
2011
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
as Self
2011
The Fab Five
as Self
2010
Lottery Ticket
as Mr. Washington
2010
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
as Self
2010
Straight Outta L.A.
as Self
2010
Conan
as Self
(1 episode)
2009
Janky Promoters
as Russell Redds
2009
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
as Self
2009
‘Friday’ Straight Up
2008
The Longshots
as Curtis Plummer
2008
First Sunday
as Durell
2007
Are We Done Yet?
as Nick Persons
2007
DJ Crazy Toones | It's A CT Experience: The DVD Files
as Self
2007
20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes
as Self - Rapper
2007
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
(1 episode)
2005
xXx: State of the Union
as Darius Stone / xXx
2005
Are We There Yet?
as Nick Persons
2005
Letter to the President
as Self
2005
Criss Angel Mindfreak
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
(1 episode)
2004
Torque
as Trey
2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
as Calvin
2004
Beef II
as Self
2004
Westside Connection: Gangsta Nation Live
2004
Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
as Self
2003
Beef
as Self
2003
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
as Self
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
(2 episodes)
2003
Celebrities Uncensored
as Self
(1 episode)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
(1 episode)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
(4 episodes)
2002
Barbershop
as Calvin Palmer
2002
Korn: Deuce
as Self
2002
Friday After Next
as Craig
2002
All About the Benjamins
as Bucum
2001
Ghosts of Mars
as James 'Desolation' Williams
2001
Red Desert Nights: Making Ghosts of Mars
as Self
2001
The Bernie Mac Show
as Ice Cube
(1 episode)
2001
Good Day Live
as Self
(1 episode)
2001
Primetime Glick
2000
Next Friday
as Craig Jones
2000
The Up in Smoke Tour
as Self
2000
An Intimate Look Inside the Acting Process with Ice Cube
as Self
2000
Straight from the Streets
as Self
2000
Woodstock '99
1999
Three Kings
as Chief Elgin
1999
Family Values Tour '98
as Self
1999
Thicker Than Water
as Slink
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Self - Guest
(3 episodes)
1999
The Hip Hop Years
as Self
(1 episode)
1998
I Got the Hook-Up
as Gun Runner
1998
The Players Club
as Reggie
1997
Anaconda
as Danny Rich
1997
Dangerous Ground
as Vusi Madlazi
1997
The View
as Self
(2 episodes)
1996
The Daily Show
as Self
(2 episodes)
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
as Ice Cube
(1 episode)
1996
The Daily Show
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
1995
Friday
as Craig
1995
Higher Learning
as Fudge
1995
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
1994
The Glass Shield
as Theodore 'Teddy' Woods
1993
CB4
as Self
1993
Birth of a Nation: 4.29.92
as Self
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
(4 episodes)
1992
Trespass
as Savon
1991
Boyz n the Hood
as Doughboy
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Yo! MTV Raps
as Self
(2 episodes)
1981
Entertainment Tonight
as Self
(1 episode)
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Last Friday
as Craig Jones
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Humbug
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Accidentes
Directing
2010
Straight Outta L.A.
Director
2009
30 for 30
Director
1998
The Players Club
Director
Writing
2009
Janky Promoters
Writer
2002
Friday After Next
Characters
2002
Friday After Next
Writer
2002
All About the Benjamins
Writer
2000
Next Friday
Writer
2000
Next Friday
Characters
1998
The Players Club
Writer
1995
Friday
Writer
1990
Public Enemy - Burn Hollywood Burn feat. Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane
Writer
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Last Friday
Writer
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Last Friday
Characters
Production
2017
Fist Fight
Executive Producer
2016
Ride Along 2
Producer
2016
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Producer
2015
Straight Outta Compton
Producer
2014
Ride Along
Producer
2014
The Rebels
Executive Producer
2010
Lottery Ticket
Executive Producer
2010
Are We There Yet?
Producer
2009
Janky Promoters
Producer
2008
First Sunday
Producer
2008
The Longshots
Producer
2007
Are We Done Yet?
Producer
2006
Black. White.
Producer
2005
Are We There Yet?
Producer
2005
Beauty Shop
Producer
2005
Barbershop
Producer
2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Executive Producer
2002
Friday After Next
Producer
2002
All About the Benjamins
Producer
2000
Next Friday
Producer
1998
The Players Club
Producer
1997
Dangerous Ground
Executive Producer
1995
Friday
Executive Producer
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Last Friday
Producer
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Humbug
Producer
Creator
2007
Friday: The Animated Series
Creator