Actor Jimmy Smits, famous for his roles in 'L.A. Law' and 'NYPD Blue,' gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 'I’ve been granted a spot in close proximity to Gregory Peck’s star and I honestly cannot imagine a bigger honor,' Smits said. - NBCLatino
The Latino Emmy-winning actor, famous for his roles in "L.A. Law" and "NYPD Blue," will appear in the upcoming movie "In the Heights."Nathan Congleton / NBCEmmy-winning actor Jimmy Smits has been recognized with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"My goal as an actor has been to interpret and to bring into life fully-rounded characters with thought provoking stories, hopefully, that reflect the American experience," said Smits."So does it matter that I’m Hispanic, Latino, Latinx? You bet it does," he said. The veteran Latino actor's career spans 30 years and includes a wide range of roles in highly acclaimed shows. He has accumulated over 40 awards and nominations.
Later, Smits won a Golden Globe for best TV actor in a drama series for his work in “NYPD Blue.” He also appeared in the hit show “The West Wing” and starred in the award-winning play “Anna in the Tropics.” Fans may also remember his lead roles in movies such as"Mi Familia," about a Mexican American family.Smits was born and primarily raised in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and a Surinamese father of Dutch descent. He is the eldest of three children.
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