Jimmy Smits

Biography

Born 07/09/1955

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...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1996, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama
In 1995, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
In 1990, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

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Highlights

In 2008, Joined the third season of Showtime's "Dexter" as Miguel Prado, an assistant district attorney; earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
In 2007, Cast as Alex Vega, a heir to his family's sugar and rum business in the short-lived CBS drama, "Cane"
In 2007, Joined an ensemble cast for the feature adaptation of "The Jane Austen Book Club"

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Family & Companions

Wanda De Jesus: together since 1985; worked together onstage in L.A. production of "Death and the Maiden" (1993)
Emelina Smits: mother (Puerto Rican; divorced husband c. 1973 )
Cornelis Smits: father (Surinamese immigrant of Dutch descent; divorced wife c. 1973)

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