Does Jimmy Smits speak Spanish?

He also lived in Ponce, Puerto Rico, from the age of 10 to 13. This American of Latino descent speaks perfect spanish. Jimmy attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College and a Master of Fine Arts from Cornell University.

Why did Caruso leave NYPD Blue?

David Caruso left the series after having a contract dispute with ABC. David felt after such a successful first year he could up his earnings to $100,000 per episode.

Why did Jimmy Smith leave NYPD Blue?

Jimmy Smits, whose Bobby Simone came in as a replacement for Caruso’s John Kelly, left because of the on-set antics of writer/co-creator David Milch (more on that below). Andrea Thompson also left because of Milch.

Who plays Leia’s dad?

Jimmy Smits returns to the Star Wars franchise as Bail Organa, the leader of Alderaan and adopted father to Princess Leia. Smits previously played Organa in Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One.