Jimmy Smits Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Parents, Net Worth, TV shows and Movies

Jimmy Smits Biography and Wiki

Jimmy Smits is an American actor best known for playing attorney Victor Sifuentes on the 1980s legal drama L.A. Law, NYPD Detective Bobby Simone on the 1990s police drama NYPD Blue, Matt Santos on the political drama The West Wing, Switch (1991), My Family (1995) and as ADA Miguel Prado in Dexter. He was born on July 9, 1955, as Jimmy L. Smits, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Smits also appeared as Bail Organa in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Rogue One. From the year 2012 to 2014, he joined the main cast of Sons of Anarchy as Nero Padilla. Smits also portrayed Elijah Strait in the NBC drama series Bluff City Law.

Jimmy Smits Age

Smits is 65 years old as of 2020, he was born on born on July 9, 1955, as Jimmy L. Smits, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on July 9, every year, and his birth sign is Cancer.

Jimmy Smits Height

Smits stands at a height of 6 feet 3½ inches (1.92 m) tall and he has a weight of 96 kgs (211.2 lbs).

Jimmy Smits Education

Smits graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College in the year 1980 and an MFA from Cornell University in 1982.

Jimmy Smits Parents

Smits was born in Brooklyn, New York as Jimmy L. Smits. Smits’s father, Cornelis Leendert Smits (1929–2015), was from Paramaribo, Suriname, and was of Dutch descent. Smits’s mother, Emilina Smits (1930–2015), was Puerto Rican, born in Peñuelas. Smits and his two sisters, Yvonne and Diana, grew up in a working-class neighborhood. He spent time in Puerto Rico during his childhood.

He was raised in a strict, devout Roman Catholic family. Smits identifies as Puerto Rican and frequently visits Puerto Rico.

Jimmy Smits Wife

Smits was married to high school sweetheart, Barbara Smits, from the year 1981 until 1987. They have two children, Taina (born in 1975) and Joaquin (born in 1983). Since 1986, Smits has been in a relationship with actress Wanda De Jesus; they live together in Los Angeles. Smits’ daughter Taina Smits-Beasley lives in Virginia and she is a theatre arts teacher at Ellen Glasgow Middle School in Fairfax County, VA.

Smits was arrested in the year 1987 for assaulting an officer after police answered a call for help at his home. Smits’s girlfriend De Jesus falsely identified herself as Juanita Cruz and began to attack the officers questioning her, Jimmy joined in and both were arrested for battery on the police officers who responded to the call. The charges were later dropped because of conflicting witness statements.

Jimmy Smits Children

Smits have two children with his ex-wife Barbara Smits, a daughter Taina (born in 1975), and a son Joaquin (born in 1983). Smits’ daughter Taina Smits-Beasley lives in Virginia and she is a theatre arts teacher at Ellen Glasgow Middle School in Fairfax County, VA.

Jimmy Smits Salary

Smits earns a salary of $150,000 per episode.

Jimmy Smits Net Worth

Smits has a net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Smits has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Jimmy Smits Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jimmy Smits.

Jimmy Smits Bio and Wiki

  • Full Names: Jimmy L. Smits
  • Popular As: Emmy Award-winning, American actor
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Emmy Award-winning, American actor
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Jimmy Smits Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 65 years old as of 2020.
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Date of Birth: July 9, 1955.
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York.
  • Birthday: July 9, every year.

Jimmy Smits Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3½ inches (1.92 m) tall.
  • Weight: 96 kgs (211.2 lbs).
  • Eye Color: Dark brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Jimmy Smits Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Cornelius Smits
  • Mother: Emilina Smits
  • Siblings (Sisters): Yvonne and Diana
  • Marital Status: In a relationship
  • Wife/Spouse : Barbara Smits (m. 1981–1987)
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Engaged to actress Wanda De Jesus
  • Children: Sons (Joaquin Smits) Daughter(s) (Taina Smits)

Jimmy Smits Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $25 million dollars as of 2020.
  • Salary: $150,000 per episode.
  • Source of Income: Emmy Award-winning, American actor

Jimmy Smits TV shows

  • NYPD Blue 1993 – 2005
  • Bluff City Law 2019
  • L.A. Law 1986 – 1994
  • The West Wing 1999 – 2006

 

  • Sons of Anarchy 2008 – 2014
  • Dexter 2006 – 2013
  • 24: Legacy 2017
  • Cane 2007

 

  • Outlaw 2010
  • The Get Down 2016 – 2017
  • The Tommyknockers 1993
  • Pee-wee’s Playhouse 1986 – 1990
  • Happily Ever After Fairy Tales For Every Child 1995 – 2000

 

  • Mickey’s 60th Birthday 1988
  • Latin Music USA
  • America’s Untold Story
  • The West 1996
  • Celebrity Habla 2

Jimmy Smits Movies

  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Episode III) 2005
  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 2016
  • My Family 1995
  • Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode II) 2002
  • Price of Glory 2000

 

  • Old Gringo 1989
  • The Jane Austen Book Club 2007
  • Switch 1991
  • Bless the Child 2000
  • Mother and Child 2009

 

  • Running Scared 1986
  • The Believers 1987
  • The Million Dollar Hotel 2000
  • Fires Within 1991
  • In the Heights 2021

 

  • Vital Signs 1990
  • The Tax Collector 2020
  • Lackawanna Blues 2005
  • Solomon & Sheba 1995
  • Gross Misconduct 1993

 

  • The Cisco Kid 1994
  • Murder in Mind 1997
  • The Broken Cord 1992
  • Backyard 2009
  • Who We Are Now 2017

 

  • Lesser Prophets 1997
  • Marshal Law 1996
  • Glitz 1988
  • Rockabye 1986
  • The Last Word 1995

 

  • Adventures in Wild California 2000
  • Mickey’s 60th Birthday 1988
  • I’m Boricua, Just So You Know! 2006
  • Dangerous Affection Celebrity Habla 2 2010
  • Hispanic Hollywood 2000

 

  • The Highwayman
  • Solomon and Sheba 1959
  • Hotshot 1987
  • Animal Charm: Golden Digest 1996
  • Infierno en las calles

 

  • L.A. Law 100th Episode Celebration
  • Bluff City Law ‘NYPD Blue’: A Final Tribute
  • Cattiva condotta Stephen King’s Tommyknockers
  • Urgences
  • La bendición Quem Somos Agora
  • The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Tarikat

Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy Smits

Who is Jimmy Smits?

Smits is an American actor best known for playing attorney Victor Sifuentes on the 1980s legal drama L.A. Law, NYPD Detective Bobby Simone on the 1990s police drama NYPD Blue, Matt Santos on the political drama The West Wing, Switch (1991), My Family (1995) and as ADA Miguel Prado in Dexter.

How old is Jimmy Smits?

Smits is 65 years old as of 2020, he was born on July 9, 1955, as Jimmy L. Smits, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

How tall is Jimmy Smits?

Smits stands at a height of 6 feet 3½ inches (1.92 m) tall.

Is Jimmy Smits married?

Smits is currently in a relationship with actress Wanda De Jesus; they live together in Los Angeles.

How much Jimmy Smits worth?

Smits has a net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020.

How much does Jimmy Smits make?

Smits earns a salary of $150,000 per episode.

Where does Smits live?

Smits and his girlfriend actress Wanda De Jesus lives together in Los Angeles.

Is Smits dead or alive?

Smits is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Smits now?

Smits is an American actor best known for playing attorney Victor Sifuentes on the 1980s legal drama L.A. Law

Jimmy Smits Social Media Contacts

  • Instagram
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  • Facebook
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