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A tall, commanding Latino actor with a powerful but lean build and a sharply-sculpted face with extremely high cheekbones, Jimmy Smits is best known for his roles on two TV series produced by Steven Bochco: as attorney Victor Sifuentes on NBC's "L.A. Law" and police detective Bobby Simone on ABC's "NYPD Blue". A community organizer in his native New York before he switched to acting, he appeared in small roles with the New York Shakespeare Festival and several regional theaters before landing the role of Don Johnson's doomed partner in the 1984 series pilot for NBC's popular "Miami Vice"....
Full Bio , Awards & Milestones

Filmography

El Numero Uno - ( Renny Ottolina / / Announced / )
The Padre of Santa Rosa - ( / / Announced / )
El Traspatio - ( - Cast / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
The Jane Austen Book Club - ( Daniel / 2007 / Released / )
Yo Soy Boricua Pa'que Tu Lo Sepas! - ( Narrator / 2006 / Released / )
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - ( Senator Bail Organa / 2005 / Released / China Film Group Corp. )
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones - ( Senator Bail Organa / 2002 / Released / )
The Million Dollar Hotel - ( Geronimo / 2001 / Released / )
Bless the Child - ( John Travis / 2000 / Released / CLT-UFA International Film & TV Production )
Price of Glory - ( Arturo Ortega / 2000 / Released / )
Lesser Prophets - ( / 1999 / Released / )
My Family, Mi Familia - ( Jimmy Sanchez / 1995 / Released / )
Gross Misconduct - ( Justin Thorne / 1993 / Released / )
Fires Within - ( Nestor / 1991 / Released / )
Switch - ( Walter Stone / 1991 / Released / United International Pictures (UIP) )
Vital Signs - ( Dr David Redding / 1990 / Released / )
Old Gringo - ( Arroyo / 1989 / Released / Syncronfilm )
The Believers - ( Detective Joe Lopez / 1987 / Released / )
Running Scared - ( Julio Gonzales / 1986 / Released / )
TV Credits
A Capitol Fourth ( 2008 / Released ): Host
American Experience: Roberto Clemente ( 2008 / Released ): Narrator
Cane ( 2007 / Released ): Co-Executive Producer / Executive Producer / Actor
Open and Shut ( 2007 )
TV Episode Co-Executive Producer

Open and Shut ( 2007 )
TV Episode Alex Vega

Hurricane ( 2007 )
TV Episode Co-Executive Producer

Hurricane ( 2007 )
TV Episode Alex Vega

The Perfect Son ( 2007 )
TV Episode Co-Executive Producer

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National Memorial Day Concert (2007) ( 2007 / Released ): Actor
The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ( 2007 / Released ): Actor
TV Land Myths & Legends: Elvis Presley ( 2007 / Released ): Actor
2006 Alma Awards ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Dexter ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
A Capitol Fourth ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Lucas ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
Lackawanna Blues ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
NYPD Blue: A Final Tribute ( 2005 / Released ): Host
The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
TV Land Moguls ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
TV Revolution ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards ( 2003 / Released ): Actor
The 3rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards ( 2002 / Released ): Actor
America: A Tribute to Heroes ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
Lifetime Presents: Disney's American Teacher Awards ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
5th Annual ALMA Awards ( 2000 / Released ): Actor
The 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards ( 2000 / Released ): Actor
The 2000 ESPY Awards ( 2000 / Released ): Actor
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards ( 2000 / Released ): Actor
The 1999 ALMA Awards ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
The Puerto Ricans: Our American Story ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
The West Wing ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Tomorrow ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Institutional Memory ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Transition ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Requiem ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Election Day (Part II) ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Election Day (Part I) ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Welcome to Wherever You Are ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Two Weeks Out ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Cold ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Duck and Cover ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Internal Displacement ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Running Mates ( 2006 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Wedding ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Undecideds ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Debate ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Al Smith Dinner ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Here Today ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Mr. Frost ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Message of the Week ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Mommy Problem ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Ticket ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

2162 Votes ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Things Fall Apart ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

In God We Trust ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Ninety Miles Away ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

La Palabra ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

A Good Day ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Drought Conditions ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Freedonia ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Wake Up Call ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

King Corn ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

365 Days ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Opposition Research ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Faith Based Initiative ( 2005 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Impact Winter ( 2004 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

The Dover Test ( 2004 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

Liftoff ( 2004 )
TV Episode Matthew Santos

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ALMA Awards ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
Clemente ( 1998 / Released ): Narrator
Second Annual Latino Laugh Festival ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
53rd Presidential Inaugural Gala ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Keeping America's Promise ( 1997 / Released ): Narrator
Latino Laugh Festival ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special ( 1997 / Released ): Voice
Murder in Mind ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The 1997 Hispanic Heritage Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The 24th Annual American Music Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The 51st Annual Tony Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
VH1 97 Fashion Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
CityKids All Star Celebration ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Marshal Law ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
The 1996 NCLR Bravo Awards ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
The Second Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
The West ( 1996 / Released ): Voice
Up For the Golden Globes ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
1995 NCLR Bravo Awards ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child ( 1995 / Released ): Voice
Latin Nights: An All-Star Celebration ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Solomon & Sheba ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Television's Greatest Performances ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The 16th Annual CableACE Awards ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The Last Word ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The Newsweek American Achievement Awards ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Concert of the Americas ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
The Cisco Kid ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
NYPD Blue ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
ADA Sipowicz ( 1995 )
TV Episode Detective Bobby Simone

The Bank Dick ( 1995 )
TV Episode Detective Bobby Simone

The Bookie and Kooky Cookie ( 1995 )
TV Episode Detective Bobby Simone

Boxer Rebellion ( 1995 )
TV Episode Detective Bobby Simone

Innuendo ( 1995 )
TV Episode Detective Bobby Simone

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Stephen King's The Tommyknockers ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
All-Star Fiesta at Ford's ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
The Broken Cord ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
The "L.A. Law" 100th Episode Special ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presentation ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Face to Face With Connie Chung (05/14/90) ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
The 41st Annual Emmy Awards ( 1989 / Released ): Actor