Jimmy Smits is a renowned American actor, best known for his captivating portrayals in various television dramas and films. His impressive career has spanned over three decades, with notable roles that have garnered him numerous accolades and nominations.
Smits' breakout role was as Victor Sifuentes in the 1980s legal drama L.A. Law, a character he played for five seasons, earning him six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, including a win in 1990. He received the HOLA Award for Excellence from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) in 1999, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the industry.
Smits' filmography includes notable titles such as Switch (1991),My Family (1995),and The Jane Austen Book Club (2007). He has also appeared in several Star Wars films, including Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002),Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005),and Rogue One (2016),as well as the video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008). He reprised his role as Bail Organa in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022).
In television, Smits has played notable characters such as Congressman Matt Santos in The West Wing, Miguel Prado in Dexter, and Alex Vega in Cane. He has also starred in the short-lived series Outlaw and Bluff City Law, as well as the main cast of Sons of Anarchy from 2012 to 2014. Smits has also appeared in the Netflix series The Get Down (2016) and the musical film In the Heights (2021).
Currently, Smits stars as Chief John Suarez in the CBS police drama East New York. Throughout his illustrious career, Smits has consistently demonstrated his versatility and range as an actor, earning him a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved figures in the entertainment industry.
