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BIO

Smits is a 12-time Emmy nominee and is best known for starring in shows like L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and The West Wing. He recently starred on How to Get Away With Murder and played Bail Organa in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. On Broadway, Smits starred in the 2009 production of God of Carnage and the 2003 production of Anna in the Tropics. Smits can be seen in the upcoming motion picture, In the Heights portraying Kevin Rosario.

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STAGE CREDITS

In the Heights In the Heights
[Motion Picture]
2020 Motion Picture, 2020
Kevin Rosario
God of Carnage God of Carnage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Alan [Replacement]
Anna in the Tropics Anna in the Tropics
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Juan Julian

Movies

Hotshot
[ 1986 ] Stars Team Member
Rockabye
[ 1986 ] 2nd Policeman
Running Scared
[ 1986 ] Julio Gonzales
Dangerous Affection
[ 1987 ] Richard Braden
The Believers
[ 1987 ] Tom Lopez
Glitz
[ 1988 ] Vincent Marra
Mickey's 60th Birthday
[ 1988 ] Victor Sifuentes
Old Gringo
[ 1989 ] Arroyo
Vital Signs
[ 1990 ] Dr. David Redding
Fires Within
[ 1991 ] Nestor
Switch
[ 1991 ] Walter Stone
The Broken Cord
[ 1992 ] David Norwell
Gross Misconduct
[ 1993 ] Justin / Husband
The Cisco Kid
[ 1994 ] Cisco Kid
My Family
[ 1995 ] Jimmy
Solomon & Sheba
[ 1995 ] King Solomon
The Last Word
[ 1995 ] Actor
Marshal Law
[ 1996 ] Jack Coleman
Lesser Prophets
[ 1997 ] Mike
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
[ 1997 ] Old King Cole - Voice
Murder in Mind
[ 1997 ] Peter Walker
Bless the Child
[ 2000 ] John Travis
Price of Glory
[ 2000 ] Arturo Ortega
The Million Dollar Hotel
[ 2000 ] Geronimo
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
[ 2002 ] Senator Bail Organa
Lackawanna Blues
[ 2005 ] Ruben Santiago Sr.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
[ 2005 ] Senator Bail Organa
Illegal Tender
[ 2007 ]
The Jane Austen Book Club
[ 2007 ] Daniel
Backyard
[ 2009 ] Mickey Santos
Mother and Child
[ 2009 ] Paco
Rogue One
[ 2016 ] Bail Organa
Who We Are Now
[ 2017 ] Carl
The Tax Collector
[ 2020 ] The Wizard
In the Heights
[ 2021 ] Kevin Rosario

TV Shows

Ryan's Hope
Jimmy
Miami Vice
Eddie Rivera
All My Children
Quon
Spenser: For Hire
Hector Valdes
The Highwayman
Bo Ziker
Cop Rock
Victor Sifuentes
Pee-wee's Playhouse
Johnny Wilson
L.A. Law
[ 1986-1992 ] Victor Sifuentes
The Tommyknockers
Jim Gardner
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
[ 1995-1997 ] Old King Cole, Prince Felipe
NYPD Blue
Det. Bobby Simone
NYPD Blue
[ 1994-2004 ] Det. Bobby Simone
The West Wing
[ 2004-2006 ] Matthew Santos
Cane
Alex Vega
Dexter
ADA Miguel Prado
Outlaw
Cyrus Garza
Sons of Anarchy
[ 2012-2014 ] Nero Padilla
24: Legacy
[ 2016-2017 ] John Donovan
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
[ 2016-2017 ] Victor Santiago
The Get Down
[ 2016-2017 ] Francisco 'Papa Fuerte' Cruz
How to Get Away with Murder
[ 2017-2018 ] Isaac Roa
Bluff City Law
Elijah Strait
East New York
Chief John Suarez
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Senator Bail Organa

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How many Broadway shows has Jimmy Smits been in?

Jimmy Smits has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Jimmy Smits has not appeared in the West End.

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