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| − | '''Jimmy Smits''' {{born|July|9|1955}} is a Emmy Award-winning American actor who |
+ | '''Jimmy L. Smits''' {{born|July|9|1955}} is a Emmy Award-winning American actor who portrays [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] [[John Donovan]] in ''[[24: Legacy]]''. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| − | Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York. "Jimmy" is the name on his birth certificate, rather than "Jim" or "James". His father, Cornelis Leendert Smits, was from Paramaribo, Suriname and was of Dutch descent. Smits' mother, Emilina (née Pola), was Puerto Rican, born in Peñuelas. He has two sisters, Yvonne and Diana. |
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| − | Smits was an athlete at and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College in 1980 and an MFA from Cornell University in 1982. |
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===Career=== |
===Career=== |
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| − | One of Smits' earliest roles in Hollywood was that of Eddie Rivera in the two-hour series premiere of ''Miami Vice'', in 1984. In the episode, he portrayed Sonny Crockett's original partner, who was killed in a sting gone wrong. Beginning in 1986, he played Victor Sifuentes in the first five seasons of the long-running legal drama ''L.A. Law'', co-starring [[Carmen Argenziano]], [[Tim Guinee]], [[Gregg Henry]], [[Jennifer Hetrick]], [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Bernard White]], and [[Ray Wise]]. Smits played a repairman on ''Pee-wee's Playhouse'', and he starred in the multigenerational story of a Chicano family in the film ''My Family'' (1995), alongside Edward James Olmos and Jennifer Lopez. |
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| + | Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father was from Suriname, but of Dutch descent, and his mother was from Puerto Rico. Smits also has two sisters. He studied at Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was also an athlete, and then in 1980 received a Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College. In 1982, Smits also completed a Master's degree from Cornell University. |
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| − | Smits is best known for his starring roles in several long-running TV series. One of his most acclaimed roles is that of Detective Bobby Simone on ''NYPD Blue'', which he starred in from 1994 to 1998. He received several Emmy nominations for his performance on that television series and won the ALMA award twice. Actors on the series during Smits' tenure included [[Ricky Schroder]],[[Michael Reilly Burke]], [[Brad Grunberg]], [[Conor O'Farrell]], [[Peter Onorati]], and [[Tamara Tunie]]. |
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| + | In 1986 Smits appeared in ''L.A. Law'', playing the character of Victor Sifuentes, which co-starred [[Carmen Argenziano]], [[Tim Guinee]], [[Gregg Henry]], [[Jennifer Hetrick]], [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Bernard White]], and [[Ray Wise]]. |
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| − | In 1999, he received the HOLA Award for Excellence from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA). Smits was scheduled to host the 2001 Latin Grammy Awards broadcast on September 11, 2001, but it was canceled because of the terrorist attacks that day. He instead hosted a non-televised press conference to announce the winners. |
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| + | Smits is best known for his starring roles in several long-running TV series. He played Detective Bobby Simone on ''NYPD Blue''. Actors on the series during Smits' tenure included [[Andrea Thompson]], [[Michael Reilly Burke]], [[Brad Grunberg]], [[Conor O'Farrell]], [[Peter Onorati]], and [[Tamara Tunie]]. After Smits's departure from ''NYPD Blue'', he was replaced by [[Ricky Schroder]]. He also played Congressman Matt Santos of Houston, Texas, in ''The West Wing'' from 2004 to 2006, appearing opposite [[Ryan Cutrona]], [[Tim Kelleher]], [[J. Patrick McCormack]], [[Dean Norris]], [[Michael O'Neill]] and [[Stephen Root]]. |
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| ⚫ | Smits appeared as Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan in ''Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002) and ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), in which the character becomes Princess Leia's adoptive father. He reappeared as Bail Organa in the game ''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' (2008). |
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| ⚫ | Smits appeared as Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan in ''Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002) and ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), in which the character becomes Princess Leia's adoptive father. He reappeared as Bail Organa in the game ''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' (2008) and in the upcoming ''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' (2016). |
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| − | Smits played the role of Congressman Matt Santos of Houston, Texas, in the final two seasons of the political drama ''The West Wing'' (2004-2006), appearing opposite [[Ryan Cutrona]], [[Tim Kelleher]], [[J. Patrick McCormack]], [[Dean Norris]], [[Michael O'Neill]] and [[Stephen Root]]. Smits' character eventually ran for and won the U.S. Presidency. |
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In the third season of ''Dexter'' (2008), Smits played the murderous District Attorney Miguel Prado, one of the chief antagonists of the season along with [[Jesse Borrego]]'s character. Smits was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for the role. |
In the third season of ''Dexter'' (2008), Smits played the murderous District Attorney Miguel Prado, one of the chief antagonists of the season along with [[Jesse Borrego]]'s character. Smits was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for the role. |
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In 2012, Smits joined the cast of FX's ''Sons of Anarchy'' as Nero Padilla, a high-level pimp who forms a personal and business relationship with the titular motorcycle club. Smits was promoted to a series regular for the final season, which aired in 2014. Other actors with whom Smits worked on the series include series star [[Tommy Flanagan]], [[Kenneth Choi]], [[Tony Curran]], [[Rey Gallegos]], [[Benito Martinez]], [[Timothy V. Murphy]], and [[Jorge-Luis Pallo]]. |
In 2012, Smits joined the cast of FX's ''Sons of Anarchy'' as Nero Padilla, a high-level pimp who forms a personal and business relationship with the titular motorcycle club. Smits was promoted to a series regular for the final season, which aired in 2014. Other actors with whom Smits worked on the series include series star [[Tommy Flanagan]], [[Kenneth Choi]], [[Tony Curran]], [[Rey Gallegos]], [[Benito Martinez]], [[Timothy V. Murphy]], and [[Jorge-Luis Pallo]]. |
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| + | ''24: Legacy'' is the second time that Smits is portraying a Presidential candidate. His character on ''[http://westwing.wikia.com/wiki/West_Wing_Wiki The West Wing]'', [http://westwing.wikia.com/wiki/Matthew_Santos Matt Santos], was elected President in the show's final season. |
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| − | Smits will star in ''The Get Down'', a musical drama television series that is slated to debut in 2016 on [[Netflix]]. |
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| − | In the mid-1980s, Smits acted in numerous performances at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, New York. His roles at the Hangar included Max in the 1982 production of ''Cabaret'' and Paul in ''Loose Ends'', the same year. Smits has participated in the Public Theater's New York Shakespeare Festival, playing the role of Duke Orsino in ''Twelfth Night'' in 2002 and Benedick in ''Much Ado about Nothing'' in 2004. From November 2009 to February 2010, he appeared opposite Christine Lahti, Annie Potts, and Ken Stott in the critically lauded Broadway play ''God of Carnage'', replacing Jeff Daniels. |
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| ⚫ | Smits was married to high school sweetheart, Barbara Smits, from 1981 until 1987. They have two children, Taina (born in 1973) and Joaquin (born in 1983). Since 1986, he has been in a long term relationship with actress Wanda De Jesus who appeared with him in ''Sons of Anarchy'' as his screen girlfriend. |
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| − | ===Personal life=== |
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| ⚫ | Smits was married to high school sweetheart, Barbara Smits, from 1981 until 1987. They have two children, Taina (born 1973) and Joaquin (born 1983). Since 1986, |
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| + | === Role on ''24'' === |
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| − | Smits was arrested in 1987 for assaulting an officer, after police answered a call for help at his home. He and his girlfriend, De Jesus, were arrested for battery on three police officers who responded to the call. The charges were later dropped because of conflicting witness statements. Smits later pled guilty to the misdemeanor of disturbing the peace, and was sentenced to 18 months of unsupervised probation and a $150 fine. |
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| + | [[File:Jimmy Smits BTS 3-21.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Smits in costume while filming the ''24: Legacy'' pilot]] |
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| + | Smits played the role of [[John Donovan]] in ''[[24: Legacy]]''. The script describes Donovan as a [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] with higher political aspirations married to ex-[[CTU Director]] [[Rebecca Ingram]]. Smits' casting was announced on {{d|February|26|2016}}. Smits was part of the [[main cast]] and appeared in all 12 episodes. |
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| + | In interviews, Smits was quick to praise [[Miranda Otto]]'s work saying she "did a great f***ing job on ''Homeland''", while also praising her theater background. He also commented on how easy it was to work with her to create the relationship between their characters. Smits also praised the job of director and producer [[Stephen Hopkins]] saying that he was "going to bring the goods in a great way".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenertv.com/television/24-legacy-jimmy-smits-interview-john-donovan/|title=Jimmy Smits talks '24's' legacy and the greatness of Corey Hawkins|author=|publisher=Screener|date=}}</ref> |
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| − | Though born in New York, Smits has deep Puerto Rican roots and frequently visits the island. In 2001, he was arrested for his participation in protests against U.S. Navy bombing practices on the Puerto Rican offshore island of Vieques. |
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| − | Smits helped found the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts to advance the presence of Latinos in the media, telecommunications, and entertainment industries. He is also an advocate for diagnostic colorectal screening and has appeared in a public service commercial. Smits filmed a PSA for Detroit Non-Profit Cass Community Social Services. |
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| − | Smits has also donated to several other organizations, including the Red Cross, New York Cares, and Stand up to Cancer. In addition, he regularly donates to HIV and AIDS treatment and to help human rights around the world. |
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| + | * ''Who We Are Now'' (2017) |
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| + | * ''Rogue One'' (2016) |
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| + | * ''Backyard'' (2009) |
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| + | * ''Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith'' (2005) |
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| + | * ''Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones'' (2002) |
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| + | * ''Price of Glory'' (2000) |
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| + | * ''My Family'' (1995) |
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| + | * ''The Believers'' (1987) |
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| + | '''Television appearances''' |
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| + | * ''How to Get Away with Murder'' (2017-2018) |
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| + | * ''The Get Down'' (2016-2017) |
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| + | * ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2012-2014) |
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| + | * ''Outlaw'' (2010) |
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| + | * ''Dexter'' (2008) |
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| + | * ''Cane'' (2007) |
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| + | * ''The West Wing'' (2004-2006) |
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| + | * ''NYPD Blue'' (1994-2004) |
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| + | * ''L.A. Law'' (1986-1992) |
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| + | * ''Miami Vice'' (1984) |
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Revision as of 13:05, 9 July 2019
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| Born: | Jimmy L. Smits July 9, 1955 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
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Jimmy L. Smits (born July 9, 1955; age 68) is a Emmy Award-winning American actor who portrays U.S. Senator John Donovan in 24: Legacy.
Biography
Career
Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father was from Suriname, but of Dutch descent, and his mother was from Puerto Rico. Smits also has two sisters. He studied at Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was also an athlete, and then in 1980 received a Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College. In 1982, Smits also completed a Master's degree from Cornell University.
In 1986 Smits appeared in L.A. Law, playing the character of Victor Sifuentes, which co-starred Carmen Argenziano, Tim Guinee, Gregg Henry, Jennifer Hetrick, Gregory Itzin, Bernard White, and Ray Wise.
Smits is best known for his starring roles in several long-running TV series. He played Detective Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue. Actors on the series during Smits' tenure included Andrea Thompson, Michael Reilly Burke, Brad Grunberg, Conor O'Farrell, Peter Onorati, and Tamara Tunie. After Smits's departure from NYPD Blue, he was replaced by Ricky Schroder. He also played Congressman Matt Santos of Houston, Texas, in The West Wing from 2004 to 2006, appearing opposite Ryan Cutrona, Tim Kelleher, J. Patrick McCormack, Dean Norris, Michael O'Neill and Stephen Root.
Smits appeared as Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), in which the character becomes Princess Leia's adoptive father. He reappeared as Bail Organa in the game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) and in the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016).
In the third season of Dexter (2008), Smits played the murderous District Attorney Miguel Prado, one of the chief antagonists of the season along with Jesse Borrego's character. Smits was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for the role.
In 2012, Smits joined the cast of FX's Sons of Anarchy as Nero Padilla, a high-level pimp who forms a personal and business relationship with the titular motorcycle club. Smits was promoted to a series regular for the final season, which aired in 2014. Other actors with whom Smits worked on the series include series star Tommy Flanagan, Kenneth Choi, Tony Curran, Rey Gallegos, Benito Martinez, Timothy V. Murphy, and Jorge-Luis Pallo.
24: Legacy is the second time that Smits is portraying a Presidential candidate. His character on The West Wing, Matt Santos, was elected President in the show's final season.
Personal life
Smits was married to high school sweetheart, Barbara Smits, from 1981 until 1987. They have two children, Taina (born in 1973) and Joaquin (born in 1983). Since 1986, he has been in a long term relationship with actress Wanda De Jesus who appeared with him in Sons of Anarchy as his screen girlfriend.
Role on 24
Smits in costume while filming the 24: Legacy pilot
Smits played the role of John Donovan in 24: Legacy. The script describes Donovan as a U.S. Senator with higher political aspirations married to ex-CTU Director Rebecca Ingram. Smits' casting was announced on February 26, 2016. Smits was part of the main cast and appeared in all 12 episodes.
In interviews, Smits was quick to praise Miranda Otto's work saying she "did a great f***ing job on Homeland", while also praising her theater background. He also commented on how easy it was to work with her to create the relationship between their characters. Smits also praised the job of director and producer Stephen Hopkins saying that he was "going to bring the goods in a great way".[1]
24 credits
- 24: Legacy (all episodes)
Selected filmography
- Who We Are Now (2017)
- Rogue One (2016)
- Backyard (2009)
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
- Price of Glory (2000)
- My Family (1995)
- The Believers (1987)
Television appearances
- How to Get Away with Murder (2017-2018)
- The Get Down (2016-2017)
- Sons of Anarchy (2012-2014)
- Outlaw (2010)
- Dexter (2008)
- Cane (2007)
- The West Wing (2004-2006)
- NYPD Blue (1994-2004)
- L.A. Law (1986-1992)
- Miami Vice (1984)
