Jimmy Smits To Receive Walk Of Fame Star

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Actor Jimmy Smits will receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Smits, who will appear in the upcoming "In The Heights" movie adaptation, will receive the Walk of Fame's 2,696th star in a ceremony on June 2 at 11:30 a.m.

Although there will be no in-person ceremony, fans can watch the celebration in a virtual celebration here.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to be honoring one of the hardest working actors in show business! said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "The fact that we placed his star near the star of his favorite actor and co-star Gregory Peck makes this ceremony even sweeter. We are proud to add Jimmy Smits to our Walk of Fame family,” added Martinez.

Smits' career has lasted over 30 years, and includes critically-acclaimed performances in "L.A. Law," "NYPD Blue" and "The West Wing." He also starred in the Broadway production of the award-winning "Anna in the Tropics," and later appeared in the Broadway play "God of Carnage."

Over the course of his career, the actor has raked in over 40 awards nominations. His work on "L.A. Law" won him a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, while he later won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Series Drama in "NYPD Blue."