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Jimmy Smits: Summary

Recent Role:: Miguel Prado on Dexter

Birthday:: 7-9-1955

Birthplace:: Brooklyn, New York

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Jimmy was born in 1955 to a Surinamese father and Puerto Rican mother. His father was a silk screen plant manager and his mother was a nurse. He was two older sisters. From his days at Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, he enjoyed acting. His family did not traditionally go far in education, and when he fathered a child at 19 and married young, things looked bleak. However, he...

Jimmy Does 4th of July by LMH68 07/02/2008 9:14am
Jimmy moves to Dexter by LMH68 06/08/2008 11:32am
Jimmy to return as Bail Organa by LMH68 06/03/2008 12:46pm

Jimmy Smits stabs stuntman on Dexter set
New cast member on Showtime's dark drama accidentally shanks stuntman with real knife.
- 10/03/08 1:28 PM
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Cast updates: Smits cuts up Dexter
L.A. Law vet joins Showtime drama; Gary Cole starring in ABC's drama Good Behavior.
- 06/06/08 4:45 PM
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Jimmy is a supporter of the fundraising campaign for the Hangar Theatre known as A Hangar for All Seasons, where he spent time in 1990s.(edit)
Active in Hispanic causes, Jimmy was once arrested for protesting about U.S. Navy bombing practices in Vieques, a Puerto Rican island.(edit)
In early 2008, Jimmy narrated a documentary about Roberto Clemente, the first great Latino baseball player.(edit)
While starring in LA Law, Jimmy appeared in 4 public service announcements for NBC's The More You Know. His topics were substance abuse, parental involvement, a teacher tribute, and prenatal substance abuse.(edit)
In 1986, Jimmy Smits made his film debut in movie Running Scared.(edit)

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tigeress2112
member since: Nov 20, 2007
The Bottom Line: "One of the all-time greats"
I have been a big fan for many years.People can really get into the characters you play.Not alot of actors can hold an audience interest in a character as you have.Kudos! I look forward to seeing you for many years to come.,
Take care ,Chris ...Continue »
11/19/07 09:10am | report abuse
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maryhk
member since: Nov 7, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Jimmy Smits is a fabulous actor! I've enjoyed his acting in movies as well as in his LA Law days and NYPD Blues. I'm so happy to see him in a leading role again. Wishing Jimmy great success! I'll be watching Cane faithfully. It's a great new show. ...Continue »
11/06/07 05:30pm | report abuse
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zachysnana
member since: May 18, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Talented"
Jimmy Smits is one of the most talented mail actors on television. I am surprised he has not gotten alot more big screen roles. He can be mean and soft, he is so strong he can make you understand what he feels, without much effort. He is a 10, in looks. ...Continue »
05/17/07 12:27pm | report abuse