Brooke Smith (actress)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Brooke Smith | |
|---|---|
 Brooke Smith (as Dr. Erica Hahn) |
|
| Born | May 22, 1967 New York, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Steve Lubensky (1999 - present)[1] |
Brooke Smith (born May 22, 1967) is an American actress. She is currently starring in the hit TV show Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Erica Hahn. She is most known for her role as Catherine Martin, the sole survivor of Buffalo Bill in the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs.
Contents |
[edit] Early life
Brooke Smith was born in New York, the daughter of Gene Smith and publicist Lois Smith, who has worked with Robert Redford, Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and other actors.[2] She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and shared an apartment with Jeff Buckley before he recorded Grace.
[edit] Career
Smith has appeared in numerous films, including The Moderns (1988), The Silence of the Lambs (1991) (as Catherine Martin), The Night We Never Met (1993), Mr. Wonderful (1993), Vanya on 42nd Street (1994), Last Summer in the Hamptons (1995), Trees Lounge (1996), Kansas City (1996), The Broken Giant (1998), Remembering Sex (1998), Random Hearts (1999), Eventual Wife (2000), Series 7: The Contenders (2001), For Earth Below (2002), Bad Company (2002), Melinda and Melinda (2004), Shooting Vegetarians (2005), In Her Shoes (2005), and The Namesake (2006).
[edit] Television
Brooke has appeared in many television shows, such as Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Crossing Jordan, Law and Order, The Hunger, Weeds and more recently Grey's Anatomy.
[edit] Grey's Anatomy;"Erica Hahn"
Her TV appearances most famously include her portrayal of Dr. Erica Hahn in Grey's Anatomy, her portrayal of Dr. Kate Switzer on Crossing Jordan (She appeared in thirteen of the episodes of the sixth season, credited as a guest star), her appearance on Six Feet Under as one of Claire Fisher's art teachers, and most recently her appearance on Weeds (TV series) as the ex-wife of Peter Scottson (late husband of main character Nancy Botwin).
Smith returned to her role as Dr. Erica Hahn in Season 4 of Grey's Anatomy, in episode 5 "Haunt You Every Day", in which it was announced that Dr. Hahn would become the hospital's head of cardiothoracics, sealing Brooke Smith as the series newest season regular. [3][4] At the same time, Brooke originated the role of Andrea in pilot of the new ABC drama Dirty Sexy Money, but would be replaced by Sheryl Lee after her promotion at Grey's Anatomy. [5]
[edit] Personal life
Smith married Russian cinematographer Steve Lubensky on January 6, 1999.[6] They have a daughter together, named Fanny Lubensky, born 2001.[7] In May 2008, she and her husband adopted a baby girl from Ethiopia, named Lucy Dinknesh Lubensky.[8]
They currently live in Upper West Side of New York City[1] and Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles, California.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b USATODAY.com - Smith fights back again in 'Series 7'
- ^ Brooke Smith Biography - Yahoo! Movies
- ^ Grey's Doc is Staying! Now for the Big Question... - Ausiello Report | TVGuide.com
- ^ Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (November 2, 2007) | AfterEllen.com
- ^ Sheryl Lee Replaces Brooke Smith as Holy Mistress at Dirty Sexy Money
- ^ Mormon News for WE 10 January 1999: Liz Smith: Wedding Belles
- ^ a b http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-convers28oct28,1,6457315.story?page=2&cset=true&ctrack=1&coll=la-entnews-tv
- ^ Grey's Anatomy's Brooke Smith Adopts Baby Girl
[edit] External links
- Brooke Smith at the Internet Movie Database
- Brooke Smith at Yahoo! Movies
- Brooke Smith (actress) at TV.com
|
||||||||||||||
