Jimmy Smits is an acclaimed American actor known for his extensive work in high-stakes television drama and major film franchises. He gained widespread recognition for his lead roles as attorney Victor Sifuentes on L.A. Law, Detective Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue, and Congressman Matt Santos on The West Wing. In cinema, he is widely recognized for his supporting role as Senator Bail Organa in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Rogue One, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. His career is distinguished by numerous honors, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe, alongside his role as a co-founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts to support Latino talent in the entertainment industry.