Jimmy Smits - Famous Television Producer

Jimmy Smits Net Worth

$12,000,000

Jimmy Smits, a Famous American actor, has a net worth of $12 million. Known for portraying lawyers, detectives, and various characters in many series and films, Jimmy has gained reputation though critically acclaimed performances in ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘NYPD Blue,’ ‘The West Wing,’ and the Star Wars prequel trilogy before receiving notoriety with his more recent appearances in ‘Sons of Anarchy’ and ‘Bluff City Law.’

Key facts:

  • Jimmy Smits gained fame for playing lawyers, detectives, and similar characters in a number of different series and films like 'L.A. Law, 'NYPD Blue,' and 'The West Wing.'
  • During the 90s, Jimmy Smits played a supporting role in the film 'Running Scared'.
  • In the Star Wars universe, Smits portrayed Bail Organa, a notable character appearing in a number of films in the Prequel Trilogy and 'Rogue One.'
  • Smits won a Primetime Emmy Award in 199 for his role in 'L.A. Law,' and due to his performances in 'NYPD Blue,' he received a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1995 and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 1996.
  • More recently, Jimmy Smits returned to playing legal drama with appearances in series like 'Bluff City Law' and 'Dexter.'

Basic Information About Jimmy Smits

Full NameJimmy Smits
CategoryCelebrities β€Ί Actors
ProfessionsActor, Television producer, Voice Actor
Net worth$12,000,000
Date of birth1955-07-09 (69 years old)
Place of birthBrooklyn
NationalityUnited States of America
EducationBrooklyn College (BA), Cornell University (MFA)
Curiosities and TrademarksOften plays likeable, noble characters
Towering height and slender frame
Deep smooth voice
Frequently plays lawyers
FatherCornelius Smits
MotherEmilina Smits
Spouse10 June - Barbara Smits (Β 1980 - 22 JuneΒ 1987)Β (divorced)Β (2 children)
KidsJoaquin, Taina
GenderMale
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ Imdb

What Movie Awards did Jimmy Smits win?


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Jimmy Smits awards

Award Name State Movie / Series Name Year
Independent Spirit Award - Best Male LeadNomineeMy Family1996
Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest ActorWinnerDexter2009
Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor/TelevisionNomineeDexter2009
Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Performer in a Drama SeriesNomineeSons of Anarchy2013
Imagen Award - Best Actor - TelevisionNomineeSons of Anarchy2015
Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionNomineeSons of Anarchy2014
Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama SeriesNomineeL.A. Law1991
Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama SeriesWinnerL.A. Law1990
Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesNomineeCane2008

Jimmy Smits roles

Movie / Series Role
In the HeightsKevin Rosario
Rogue OneBail Organa
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesSenator Bail Organa
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithSenator Bail Organa
The Tax CollectorThe Wizard
The Jane Austen Book ClubDaniel
Running ScaredJulio Gonzales
SwitchWalter Stone
My FamilyJimmy
DexterADA Miguel Prado 12 episodes, 2008
Brooklyn Nine-NineVictor Santiago 2 episodes, 2016-2017
Sons of AnarchyNero Padilla 38 episodes, 2012-2014
The West WingMatthew Santos 37 episodes, 2004-2006
How to Get Away with MurderIsaac Roa 13 episodes, 2017-2018
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host / ... 1 episode, 1990
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf - Guest 6 episodes, 2005-2008
All My ChildrenQuon 1 episode, 1985
The HighwaymanBo Ziker 1 episode, 1987
The TalkSelf - Guest / ... 3 episodes, 2014-2018
Spenser: For HireHector Valdes 1 episode, 1986
American ExperienceNarrator 1 episode, 2008
The Daily ShowSelf - Guest 1 episode, 2000
Miami ViceEddie Rivera 1 episode, 1984
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf - Guest 8 episodes, 1995-2010
ConanSelf - Guest 1 episode, 2014
L.A. LawVictor Sifuentes 107 episodes, 1986-1992
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest 2 episodes, 2000-2004

Jimmy Smits's Quotes

  • "They'd say, 'Explain this again: If you finish this degree, you'll be able to teach high-school drama?'" -- Former "NYPD Blue" on his parents' reaction after he told them he wanted to be an actor - USA Weekend (August 1999)
  • Celebrity hits like a bomb. So you have to find what makes you stable in the storm. Then, no matter what's happening around you, no matter what the hype or the publicity, you can still manage to make leaps in your work as an artist.
  • It's less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment.
  • There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!
  • I like the gypsy aspect of this business.

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Interesting Facts about Jimmy Smits

  1. Received his Master's degree from Cornell University in 1982.
  2. Father of a daughter, Taina Smits (born 1973), and a son, Joaquin Smits (born 1983) with ex-wife, Barbara Smits. Barbara Smits died on April 16, 2010.
  3. Smits has been a long-term relationship living with actress Wanda De Jesus since 1986.
  4. Has a Puerto Rican mother and a Surinamese father of Dutch descent.
  5. Received his Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Brooklyn College in 1980.
  6. Turned down the offer to play a character named Flinn on NYPD Blue (1993). The character in question was later renamed Detective John Kelly, played by David Caruso. Ironically, after Caruso's departure from the series in 1994, Smits accepted the role of Detective Bobby Simone (Detective Kelly's successor).
  7. Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 1991.
  8. Has had a difficult time returning to television in recent years. In 1998, after leaving NYPD Blue (1993), he signed a development deal with ABC, but nothing ever came of it. Three years later, in 2001, he was set to play the lead in the NBC action series "UC: Undercover", but his commitments to ABC forced him to back out just four days before the pilot was shot. Shortly after, in September 2001, he inked a new seven-figure deal with ABC to develop a series for the 2002-2003 television season, but once again, the deal failed to produce a series. Later, in 2002, he turned down the chance to play the lead in "CSI: Miami" and backed out of the lead role in "Boomtown" at the last minute. In 2004, he was attached to star in a Jerry Bruckheimer produced drama for NBC called "City of Dreams" as a Los Angeles private investigator who caters to the rich and famous. However, script problems eventually caused that project to be scrapped. Finally, in August 2004, he inked a deal to join the cast of The West Wing (1999) for the 2004-2005 season, and a few weeks later, made a separate deal with ABC and Touchstone studios to develop and star in a new series after his time on "The West Wing".
  9. Honored by the Congressional Award in Washington, D.C. with the 1997 Horizon Award. The Horizon Award is a special recognition from the Joint Leadership of the United States Congress and the Congressional Award Board of Directors. The Horizon Award is presented to individuals from the private sectors who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life.
  10. Lives in Los Angeles, California.
  11. Jimmy is the name on his birth certificate and it is not short for James.
  12. Is a partner in "The Conga Room" club in Los Angeles, California with Jennifer Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Brad Gluckstein as partners.
  13. Appearing in the 2003 Pulitzer winning drama / play "Anna in the Tropics" at the Booth Theatre in New York City. The show opened November 16 and will be closing February 22. [February 2004]
  14. Has a recurring role as a Miami Assistant District Attorney on Showtime's Dexter (2006). [September 2008]
  15. Staring on the CBS television drama series Cane (2007). [September 2007]
  16. Has played a lawyer on three different TV shows: Bluff City Law, Dexter, and L.A. Law.

Additional information of Jimmy Smits

ZodiacCancer
Lucky Number9
Lucky StoneMoonstone
Lucky ColorSilver
Best Match for MarriageTaurus, Pisces, Scorpio
DivorceBarbara Smits (1981–1987
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristian

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