Jimmy Smits Biography
Jimmy Smits is an American actor, television producer, and voice actor who was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.
10 Quick Facts About Jimmy Smits
- Name: Jimmy L. Smits
- Age: [calculate_years datestring=”6/9/1955″] Years Old
- Birthday: 9 July
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, Television Producer, and Voice Actor
- Marital Status: Dating
- Salary: $150,000
- Net worth: $12 Million
Jimmy Smits Age
Smits is [calculate_years datestring=”6/9/1955″] years old. He was born on born on 9 July 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 9 July every year and his birth sign is Cancer.
Jimmy Smits Height
Smits stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m). His body measurements are 42-34-14 inches.
Jimmy Smits Weight
Smits weighs 96 kg (211 lbs). He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Early Life and Education
- Smits was born on born on 9 July 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and was an athlete in his youth.
- He went to Thomas Jefferson High School. He attended Brooklyn College, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1980. Furthermore, he then enrolled at Cornell University, where he received an MFA in 1982.
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
Smits is notable for his professional career as an actor, television producer, and voice actor. He is widely known for his roles in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise as Bail Organa, the crime drama series ‘Dexter’ as Miguel Prado, the legal drama ‘L.A. Law’ as attorney Victor Sifuentes, the police drama NYPD Blue as NYPD Detective Bobby Simone, and on the NBC political drama ‘The West Wing’ as Congressman Matt Santos.
Personal Life
Jimmy Smits Family, Parents
Smits was born to his parents Cornelis Leendert Smits (1929–2015) and Emilina (née Pola; 1930–2015), in New York. His father, Cornelis, was from Paramaribo, Suriname, and was of Dutch descent, while his mother, Emilina, was Puerto Rican, born in Peñuelas.
Jimmy Smits Siblings
Smits spent his childhood with his two sisters named Yvonne and Diana, and grew up in a working-class neighborhood. He spent time in Puerto Rico during his childhood.
Jimmy Smits Wife
Smits was previously married to his high school sweetheart, Barbara Smits. The couple tied the knot in 1981 but later divorced in 1987. They were blessed with two children named Taina and Joaquin. Barbara died on April 16, 2010.
Jimmy Smits Partner
Smits has been in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend, Wanda De Jesus, an actress. The couple began dating in 1986 and has been together ever since. They currently lives in Los Angeles.
Jimmy Smits Children
Smits and his ex-wife Barbara have two children together, a daughter named Taina and a son named Joaquin. Taina was born in 1975, and Joaquin was born in 1983. Their daughter Taina Smits-Beasley, is a theatre arts teacher at Ellen Glasgow Middle School in Fairfax County, VA, who lives in Virginia.
Jimmy Smits Salary
Smits earns a salary of $150,000 per episode.
Jimmy Smits Net Worth
Jimmy Smits has an estimated net worth of 12 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, television producer, and voice actor. Through his various sources of income, Jimmy has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Jimmy Smits
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jimmy.
Jimmy Smits Bio
- Full Names: Jimmy L. Smits
- Popular As: American actor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor, Television Producer, and Voice Actor
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (White and Hispanic)
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 68 Years (2023)
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1955
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Birthday: July 9
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 42-34-14 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
- Weight: 96 kg (211 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: 10 (US)
- Chest Size: 42 inches
- Waist Size: 34 inches
- Bicep Size: 14 inches
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Cornelius Smits
- Mother: Emilina Smits
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Yvonne and Diana
- Marital Status: Dating
- Wife/Spouse: Barbara Smits (m. 1981; div. 1987)
- Dating / Girlfriend: Engaged to Wanda De Jesus
- Children: Sons (Joaquin Smits) Daughter(s) (Taina Smits)
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $12 Million
- Salary: $150,000
- Source of Income: Actor, Television Producer, and Voice Actor
Star Wars
He also appeared as Bail Organa in the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars was an American epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which started with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon.
The franchise has been expanded into different films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, including an all-encompassing fictional universe. Star Wars was one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
Illness
- During his lifetime, Jimmy has been mostly affected by cancer. “My dad passed away a couple of years ago from blood cancer,” he tells PEOPLE. “Because of his age, he wasn’t able to have a bone marrow transplant at that time. He fought a valiant fight, but he’s a statistic now.
- I’ve always been very dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge about the disease because I still have hope that we can someday beat it. Cancer affects us all, and it has affected my family.”
