Who Portrays Sam Hanna’s Dad on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’?
In NCIS: Los Angeles, Sam Hanna (portrayed by LL Cool J) has taken on the role of caregiver for his father, Raymond Hanna, who is dealing with dementia. This change in their dynamic has added complexity to their relationship, with Sam now being more of a parental figure while Raymond longs for his independence. The character of Raymond Hanna is played by Richard Gant, and he made his on-screen debut as Raymond during NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13, Episode 20, titled “Work & Family.”
Richard Gant’s acting career spans several roles in both film and television. He made one of his early appearances in the 1980 film “Night of the Juggler” and also starred in the TV movie “Attica” the same year. Gant’s diverse acting roles include contributions to series such as “The Wonder Years,” “Greenleaf,” “Men of a Certain Age,” “General Hospital,” and “Special Unit 2.”
In addition to Raymond, Sam Hanna’s family includes his son, Aiden Hanna, played by Tye White. Aiden made his debut in NCIS: Los Angeles during season 6, episode 11, titled “Humbug.” Among Tye White’s earlier roles was a part in the 2010 short film “Hopeless” and a character named LeBron in the film “Life of the Party” in the same year. White has also appeared in other series like “American Auto,” “Chicago Fire,” and “American Crime Story.”
Aiden Hanna has a sister named Kamran Hanna, portrayed by Kayla Smith. She made her first appearance on NCIS: Los Angeles during season 12, episode 6, titled “If the Fates Allow.” Kayla Smith’s acting portfolio encompasses roles in various series, including “All American,” “Star,” “Black Lightning,” and “Switched at Birth.”
In recent developments on NCIS: Los Angeles, during Season 14, Episode 4, titled “Dead Stick,” Sam receives distressing news that his son, Aiden, has been in an accident, resulting in his plane crash. This call is particularly troubling for Sam due to the loss of his wife, Michelle Hanna, who was a CIA Agent and was killed during Season 8, Episode 3, titled “Uncaged.” Aiden survives the plane crash, but he becomes the focus of an investigation regarding the incident. The NCIS: Los Angeles team collaborates to uncover the truth, examining factors like mechanical errors, ground crew involvement, and potential issues with the new jet technology in order to clear Aiden’s name. Despite his extensive training, Aiden’s reputation for occasionally losing his temper adds complexity to the situation. Executive producer R. Scott Gemmill explains, “Aiden has a reputation as a hot dog, he’s been reprimanded for his flight behavior.” The investigation aims to find evidence that will exonerate Aiden.
