Ice-T<\/a> has worn several hats throughout his career: rapper, reality star<\/a>, and actor. And one role in particular changed his life.<\/p>\n For 25 years, Ice-T has played Odafin “Fin” Tutuola \u2014 a sergeant with the New York Police Department’s Special Victims Unit \u2014 on Law & Order: SVU<\/a>. He made his first appearance on the show\u2019s second season premiere in 2000.<\/p>\n During the red carpet portion of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, Ice-T spoke with Entertainment Tonight<\/a> about the show\u2019s legacy. He also revealed that his character was originally only meant to have a short run.<\/p>\n \u201cI went on the show to do four episodes,\u201d said Ice-T. \u201cFour episodes and now it\u2019s season 27 and counting.\u201d<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n Since originating the role, Ice-T has appeared in over 450 episodes of SVU. SVU \u2014 which tells stories of the New York City Police Department\u2019s special victims unit seeking justice for sex crimes \u2014 has run for 26 seasons, making it the longest-running primetime live-action series on American television. And the beloved cast doesn\u2019t believe it will end anytime soon.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the show will go on as long as [actress] Mariska [Hargitay, who plays detective Olivia Benson] wants to continue to do the show,\u201d said Ice-T. \u201cIt\u2019s got a hook in the fans. Then fans love us because SVU is not only entertainment, it\u2019s therapy to a lot of people.\u201d<\/p>\n He continued, saying, \u201cWe\u2019re dealing with real issues. And our fanbase \u2014 the victims are still alive \u2014 and so, a lot of people watch our show and see justice that they didn\u2019t see in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n Over the course of SVU\u2019s run, Ice-T has earned much acclaim for the portrayal of Fin, including a NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n Fans can soon look forward to Law & Order: SVU’s 27th season, which is scheduled to premiere Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. New episodes will broadcast weekly and be available to stream on Peacock the following day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Law & Order’ Star Mehcad Brooks Leaving Show After 3 Seasons<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Ice-T and Coco Celebrate 24 Years of Marriage: \u2018We Keep It Sexy\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star Mariska Hargitay Slams Overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction: ‘Incorrigible’<\/span><\/p>\n John Lennon’s Killer Mark David Chapman Learns Fate in 14th Parole Hearing<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Ellen DeGeneres Accused of Injuring Woman in Car Crash After Running a Stop Sign<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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