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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]
[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
Dexter: Resurrection
[ 2025-2025 ] Miguel Prado

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Review: ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Repertory
by Steve Murray - Feb 26, 2026

Arthur Miller needed after his disastrous Broadway debut with the four-performance The Man Who Had All the Luck, and an article in an Ohio newspaper would provide the basis for All My Sons which would on to win two Tony awards for Best Author and Direction of a Play.
Photos: Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep Photo
Photos: Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

You can now get a first look at brand-new production photos from Arthur Miller’s seminal work of American drama, All My Sons, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.
Interview: David Mendizábal of ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Photo
Interview: David Mendizábal of ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Feb 19, 2026

David Mendizábal is a Helen Hayes Award winning director, designer, producer, and the Associate Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Mendizábal attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts at Playwright’s Horizons Theater. He has developed and directed works with Berkeley Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Mosaic Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, and the Magic Theatre. I recently caught up with David by phone to discuss his latest project at Berkeley Rep, All My Sons.
Complete Cast Set for ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep Starring Jimmy Smits and Wanda De J Photo
Complete Cast Set for ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep Starring Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for Arthur Miller’s seminal work of American drama, All My Sons, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.
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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

This November, Broadway fans will be treated to lots of new streaming content, including the debut of The Artist, new seasons of Palm Royale and Stranger Things, Downton Abbey, and more. 
Jimmy Smits and Wande De Jesús to Star in ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep Photo
Jimmy Smits and Wande De Jesús to Star in ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jimmy Smits and acclaimed actress — and real-life partner — Wanda De Jesús will re-unite onstage in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, a seminal work of American drama, performing at Berkeley Rep. Learn more!
Broadway Streaming Guide July 2025: Where to Watch ZOMBIES 4 & More Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025

For those trying to stay out of the heat, take a look at our latest roundup of streaming titles for the Broadway fan, including a new installment in Disney's Zombies franchise, a music competition series featuring Tony Award-winner Nicole Scherzinger, and more.
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service Photo
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
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STAR WARS On Stage: A Guide to Broadway Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025

With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Don't expect a Hamilton movie anytime soon. Despite the enormous success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, the creator explains why he is hesitant to bring it to the big screen. 
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by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.
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by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

The Television Academy and ABC have announced the stars slated to appear on the 76th Emmy® Awards, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy. 
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by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
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by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

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Emmy and Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins has signed with CAA for representation. Learn more about Corey here!
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Stand Up to Cancer Celebrates More Than $795 Million Pledged Over 15 Years of Impact
by Michael Major - Aug 21, 2023

Celebrities lending their support for this year’s fundraising special included Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Queen Latifah, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. In the U.S., SU2C is still gratefully accepting donations.
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by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023

The President and First Lady have a long relationship with SU2C. During SU2C’s 2016 fundraising telecast, President Biden—then Vice President—spoke on behalf of his son Joseph “Beau” Biden III, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015. First lady Jill Biden joined Stand Up To Cancer during game 4 of Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series.
Video: Celebrate 15 Years of IN THE HEIGHTS Photo
Video: Celebrate 15 Years of IN THE HEIGHTS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 9, 2023

In the Heights opened on Broadway on March 9, 2008. Watch videos of the original cast in action!
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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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