Jimmy L. Smits, popularly known as Jimmy Smits, is an acclaimed American actor best known for his roles in the iconic television series.
He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s for his roles as a lawyer. Victor Cifuentes About the Legal Series Los Angeles Law. Smits was later recognized for his Detective Bobby Simone About Police Procedure New York Major Crimes.
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- Full name: Jimmy L. Smits
- Stage name: Jimmy Smits
- Date of birth: July 9, 1955
- Age: 69
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.91 m
- Parents: Cornelius Smits and Emilina Smits
- Siblings: Yvonne and Diana
- Spouse: Barbara Smits (1980-1987)
- Children: Joaquin Smits and Taina Smits
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
Jimmy Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York, the United States on July 9, 1955. He was raised by his parents, Cornelius Smits and Emilina Smits, and grew up with his two older sisters, Yvonne and Diana.
Smits Thomas Jefferson High School and subsequently participated in Brooklyn CollegeHe graduated from Cornell University. Ethnically, Smits identifies himself as white and his religion as Christian.
Profession
Jimmy Smits started playing basketball at an early age Sonny Crockett’s original partner in the first episode Miami Vice In 1984, his character was attacked by a car bomb within the first five minutes of the film. From 1986 to 1991, Smits played Victor Cifuentes In the first five seasons of the NBC legal drama Los Angeles Lawwas nominated for six Emmy Awards and won the Outstanding Supporting Actor Award in 1990.
In 1986, Smits made his film debut, playing a drug dealer in the comedy/action film Panic. He also starred in the 1989 film Old foreigner Played Jane Fonda’s lover.
Smits in Pee-wee’s Playhouse And starred in the 1995 film my family As well as Edward James Olmos and Jennifer Lopez. One of Smits’ most acclaimed roles was Detective Bobby Simone exist New York Major Crimes From 1994 to 1998, he was nominated for several Emmy Awards.
Smits Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan exist Star Wars Prequel trilogy movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the SithAnd the spin-off movie Rogue One and Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Awards and nominations
- Primetime Emmy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- ALMA Awards
- NAACP Image Award
- Satellite Award
Social Media
- Instagram account: @officialjimmysmits
- Facebook account: Jimmy Smits
- Twitter: @officialsmits
Personal life
Jimmy Smits married his wife Barbara Smits in 1980. The two lived together for seven years and separated in 1987. During their marriage, Jimmy and Barbara Smits had two children: a son named Joaquin Smits and a daughter named Taina Smits. The couple eventually divorced after seven years of marriage.
Filmography
- change (1991)
- my family (1995)
- Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
- In the Highlands (2021)
- Star Wars Prequel trilogy and Rogue One
net worth
Jimmy Smits is an American actor with a net worth of $12 million. Throughout his career, Jimmy Smits has earned a reputation as a versatile and acclaimed performer. He has appeared in a wide variety of television and film projects, showcasing his ability to play a variety of roles and captivate audiences.
