What is the name of the actor who plays Miguel Prado?

Jimmy Smits is the actor who plays Miguel Prado in Dexter. Smits appears in season 3 as Miguel, an assistant district attorney whose friendship with Dexter develops into one of the season's central storylines.

Miguel first connects with Dexter after a personal tragedy brings their families together. He is drawn to Dexter's calm and controlled nature, while Dexter sees Miguel as someone who may understand his hidden impulses. Their relationship becomes increasingly dangerous when Miguel tries to participate in Dexter's vigilante activities without fully understanding the rules Harry taught Dexter.

Jimmy Smits was already well known before joining Dexter. He played Victor Sifuentes on L.A. Law, Detective Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue, and Matt Santos on The West Wing. His performance as Miguel Prado earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Christian Camargo played Rudy Cooper, David Zayas played Angel Batista, and John Lithgow played Arthur Mitchell.