Connie McDowell, took maternity leave from the show to give birth to her son last month and she will not return, the Associated Press reports. [15], Smits starred in The Get Down, a musical drama television series which debuted in 2016 on Netflix. The part earned Delaney an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress. After enduring 1+ seasons of David Caruso's pompous (but kind-hearted) character, I'm reminded now of how great Jimmy Smits was in the show, and it's a welcome relief to see the . "The support I have had on NYPD Blue has been incredible, and there was a lot at stake in the beginning. Using documentary-style camerawork (and a healthy dollop of violence, partial nudity and profanity), creators Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law) and David Milch (Deadwood) ushered network television into a bold new era of creative storytelling. He is also an advocate for diagnostic colorectal screening and has appeared in a public service commercial. James McDaniel bids farewell to serious-minded Lt. Fancy - Chron In 1994, the actor even nabbed an Emmy nomination for the role . . Eventually, however, he managed to break free and in 2016 played Bail Organa in the Star Wars prequel and Rogue One and as Nero Padilla in Sons of Anarchy. Who did Jimmy Smits replace on NYPD Blue? Ross has kept busy on television since Blue ended, with turns on shows like Glee and Nashville. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Before he became an actor, he was a baker and a postal worker. And it's my hometown. His voice can be heard as Deadman in the Justice League Dark animated movie, and he showed off his comedic chops in films like PaulBlart: Mall Cop 2and Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star. "[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, List of awards and nominations received by Jimmy Smits, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series, Best Supporting Actor Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, Taking Charge Through Education, by Jimmy Smits, "Education, Learning and Research Resources Online - Gale", "EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Smits on Playing Outlaws: "There Might Be An Ethnicity Thing to It", "Jimmy Smits: A Latino Look And Class Act On 'L.a. It is not being redeveloped, and the cast was released in June. Smits was raised in a strict, devout Roman Catholic family. The show had some infamous departures, including David Caruso, who reportedly left due to pay disputes and because he wanted to make movies.