Law & Order: SVU star reacts to record-breaking role on the show

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22 years is a long time.

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Ice-T has opened up about his thoughts on his record breaking tenure on the show.

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The actor has earned the title of longest running male actor in a TV series for his role in the show.

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He joined the show in 2000, and has since appeared in over 400 episodes.

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Not a small feat in a world where shows get cancelled left and right.

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The actor and rapper spoke to ET Online about this historic feat and what it means to him.

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"Mariska Hargitay beat me but she’s an actress," he said

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