Early Life and Background
Ice-T, born Tracy Lauren Marrow on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey, grew up in Summit, New Jersey, and later Los Angeles. After serving in the United States Army, he began pursuing music and eventually became a foundational figure in gangsta rap.
Music Career and Major Works
Ice-T rose to prominence with the 1987 single "6 in the Mornin'" and formed the heavy metal band Body Count. His 1992 album Body Count included the controversial hit "Cop Killer." He has released numerous studio albums and is widely credited with helping define West Coast hip-hop.
Acting Career and Television Roles
Ice-T has portrayed Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola on the long-running NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 2000. He has also appeared in films such as Surviving the Game and Airheads, establishing himself as a recognizable figure in both music and television.
