Odd usages of the phrase, “made a name for himself…”

Also per RottenTomatoes.com:

“Aside from being one of the world’s most successful rap stars, LL Cool J has made a name for himself in the movie biz over the years. His films include Deep Blue Sea, Rollerball, Mindhunters, Toys, In Too Deep, and Any Given Sunday.”

Toys? Rollerball? Mindhunters?! And damn, I don’t think I’ve ever even *heard* of In Too Deep.