Jimmy Smits
Actor
Birth Date: July 9, 1955
Age: 68 years old
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
Despite trying to stake his claim in features films without much success, actor Jimmy Smits earned his greatest acclaim on the small screen in roles that were connected by their proximity to the law. Smits emerged into the public consciousness as a sharp, but uptight attorney on Stephen Bochco's award-winning legal drama, "L.A. Law" (NBC, 1986-1994). After leaving the show before its run ended, he languished in a series of easily dismissed features and slightly better made-for-television movies before returning to television as an understated detective on the groundbreaking cop drama, "NYPD Blue" (ABC, 1993-2005). Once again, Smits left the show prior to its time running out and again found himself taking on largely forgettable films, though he did manage a small recurring part in "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" (2005). Returning to regular series glory, he gave a commanding performance as a legislator-turned-president on "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006), an Emmy-nominated turn as an assistant district attorney with a murderous dark side on "Dexter" (Showtime, 2006-13),and a widely praised performance as a semi-reformed gang leader on "Sons of Anarchy" (FX, 2008-14), all of which confirmed that the distinguished performer was best served in authoritative roles on the small screen.
Credits
Stand Up to CancerStream
Self
Special
2023
East New YorkStream
Actor
Chief John Suarez
Series
2022
Access Daily With Mario & Kit
Guest
Show
2022
CBS Mornings
Guest
News
2021
In the HeightsStream
Actor
Kevin Rosario
Movie
2021
GMA3: What You Need to Know
Guest
Show
2020
Bluff City LawStream
Actor
Elijah Strait
Series
2019
Access Daily
Guest
Show
2019
Bluff City Law: Extras
Actor
Show
2019
Today 3rd Hour
Guest
Show
2018
Stand Up to Cancer
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Show
2018
Secrets of Spanish Florida -- A Secrets of the Dead Special
Narrator
Show
2017
America's Untold Story
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Show
2017
Daily Blast Live
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Show
2017
Live with Kelly and Ryan
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Talk
2017
24: LegacyStream
Actor
Senator John Donovan
Series
2017
Who We Are Now
Actor
Carl
Movie
2017
The Get DownStream
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Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz
Series
2016
24: Legacy: Extras
Actor
Show
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryStream
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Bail Organa
Movie
2016
The Late Late Show With James Corden
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Talk
2015
The Rich Eisen Show
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Show
2014
Brooklyn Nine-NineStream
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Victor Santiago
Series
2013
Live! With Kelly and Michael
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Talk
2012
LIVE with Kelly
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Talk
2011
The Marilyn Denis Show
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Show
2011
The Talk
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Talk
2010
Celebrity Habla 2
Self
Show
2010
Outlaw
Actor
Cyrus Garza
Show
2010
Access Hollywood Live
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Show
2010
A Capitol Fourth (2010)
Host
Show
2010
The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS
Guest
Show
2009
Latin Music USA
Narrator
Show
2009
A Capitol Fourth
Host
Show
2009
Mother and Child
Actor
Paco
Movie
2009
Backyard
Actor
Mickey Santos
Movie
2009
Sons of AnarchyStream
Actor
Nero Padilla
Series
2008
Sons of AnarchyStream
Guest Star
Nero Padilla
Series
2008
My Generation
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Show
2008
Cane
Actor
Alex Vega
Show
2007
The Jane Austen Book ClubStream
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Daniel
Movie
2007
DexterStream
Actor
ADA Miguel Prado
Series
2006
DexterStream
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ADA Miguel Prado
Series
2006
Whatever Happened To...?
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2006
Rachael Ray ShowStream
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Talk
2006
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
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Talk
2005
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithStream
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Senator Bail Organa
Movie
2005
Lackawanna Blues
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Ruben Santiago Sr.
Movie
2005
American Latino TV
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Show
2004
TV Revolution
Guest Star
Show
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Guest
Talk
2003
Star Wars: Attack of the ClonesStream
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Senator Bail Organa
Movie
2002
Live With Regis and Kelly
Guest
Show
2001
The Million Dollar HotelStream
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Geronimo
Movie
2000
Price of Glory
Actor
Arturo Ortega
Movie
2000
Bless the Child
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Agent John Travis
Movie
2000
The Early Show
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Show
1999
The West WingStream
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Matthew Santos
Series
1999
The West WingStream
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Matthew Santos
Series
1999
The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream
Guest
Talk
1999
In Performance at The White House
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Special
1998
Lesser Prophets
Actor
Mike
Movie
1998
Mother Goose: A Rappin' & Rhymin' Special
Voice
King Cole
Show
1997
Murder in Mind
Actor
Peter Walker
Movie
1997
The West
Actor
Show
1996
Marshal Law
Actor
Jack Coleman
Movie
1996
Television's Greatest Performances
Host
Show
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Voice
Show
1995
Solomon and Sheba
Actor
King Solomon
Movie
1995
My Family/Mi Familia
Actor
Jimmy
Movie
1995
The Last Word
Actor
Actor
Movie
1995
The Cisco Kid
Actor
Cisco Kid
Movie
1994
NYPD BlueStream
Actor
Det. Bobby Simone
Series
1993
NYPD BlueStream
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Det. Bobby Simone
Series
1993
Late Show With David Letterman
Guest
Talk
1993
The Tommyknockers
Actor
Miniseries
1993
Gross Misconduct
Actor
Justin Thorne
Movie
1993
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Guest
Talk
1992
The Broken Cord
Actor
David Norwell
Movie
1992
Fires Within
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Nestor
Movie
1991
Switch
Actor
Walter Stone
Movie
1991
Vital Signs
Actor
Dr. David Redding
Movie
1990
Old Gringo
Actor
Gen. Tomas Arroyo
Movie
1989
Glitz
Actor
Vincent Marra
Movie
1988
Dangerous Affection
Actor
Richard Braden
Movie
1987
The Highwayman
Actor
Bo Ziker
Movie
1987
L.A. LawStream
Actor
Victor Sifuentes
Series
1986
Running Scared
Actor
Julio Gonzales
Movie
1986
Spenser For HireStream
Actor
Series
1985
Miami ViceStream
Guest Star
Series
1984
Entertainment Tonight
Guest
News
1981
Saturday Night LiveStream
Host
Series
1975
Today
Guest
News
1952
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News aboutJimmy Smits
Spoiler Alert
Should ‘East New York’ Be Saved Following That Season 1 Finale? (POLL)
See Amanda Warren, Jimmy Smits & More in ‘East New York’ Series Finale Photos
Exclusive
‘East New York’ Sneak Peek: Haywood & Suarez Face Off After He Tries to Help Her (VIDEO)
Spoiler Alert
‘East New York’: What Did You Think of CBS’ New Drama? (POLL)
Fall Preview
‘East New York’: Jimmy Smits Introduces His ‘Politically Savvy’ Police Chief
12 Stars Returning to TV in 2022–23 Pilots
Our Favorite ‘Dexter’ Adversaries Ahead of the Show’s Killer Revival
‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Ended 30 Years Ago: 8 Stars Who Appeared
Where Are the Stars of ‘NYPD Blue’ Now? (PHOTOS)
The Stars of ‘Star Wars’ and All Their TV Appearances (PHOTOS)
‘Bluff City Law’ Stops Production — Is the NBC Show Canceled?
20 Little-Known Facts About ‘The West Wing,’ Now 20 Years Old
Spoiler Alert
‘Bluff City Law’: What Did You Think of Jimmy Smits’ New Legal Drama? (POLL)
Roush Review: ‘Prodigal Son,’ ‘Bob ♥ Abishola,’ ‘All Rise,’ ‘Bluff City Law’
Jimmy Smits Returns to the Courtroom in ‘Bluff City Law’ (PHOTOS)
Fall Preview
Jimmy Smits Previews ‘Bluff City Law’s Father-Daughter Tension
Exclusive
‘Bluff City Law’ Sneak Peek: Stars Tease Complicated Father-Daughter Relationship (VIDEO)
15 Fan Favorite Stars to Look Out for on TV This Fall (PHOTOS)
Preview
Pauley Perrette & More Stars Returning to TV in 2019-2020
Watch the Trailers for NBC’s New Fall Series ‘Bluff City Law,’ ‘Sunnyside’ & More (VIDEO)
‘NYPD Blue’: The Top 4 Episodes to Stream on Hulu
Q&A
‘HTGAWM’ Star Jimmy Smits on Being Part of Shondaland, and the Importance of His Charitable Work
Exclusive
’24: Legacy’ Season Finale Preview: John Surprises Tony Almeida (VIDEO)
Q&A
Jimmy Smits on Being Drawn to the Complexities of the ’24: Legacy’ Universe
’24: Legacy’: First Look at Spin-Off’s Cast (PHOTOS)
Emmys 2016: Larry David, Dennis Franz (!) and Jimmy Smits Give Out the Big Awards
Jimmy Smits on Getting Excited About ‘The Get Down’ and Watching Himself in Reruns
These TV Politicians Will Get You Ready For the 2016 Conventions (PHOTOS)
