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Smith has appeared in numerous films, including ''[[The Moderns]]'' (1988), ''[[The Silence of the Lambs (film)|The Silence of the Lambs]]'' (1991) (as Catherine Martin), |
Smith has appeared in numerous films, including ''[[The Moderns]]'' (1988), ''[[The Silence of the Lambs (film)|The Silence of the Lambs]]'' (1991) (as Catherine Martin), |
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''[[The Night We Never Met]]'' (1993), ''[[Mr. |
''[[The Night We Never Met]]'' (1993), ''[[Mr. Wonderful (film)|Mr. Wonderful]]'' (1993), ''[[Vanya on 42nd Street]]'' (1994), ''[[Last Summer in the Hamptons]]'' (1995), ''[[Trees Lounge]]'' (1996), ''[[Kansas City (1996 film)|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_film)|Bad Company]]'' (2002), ''[[Melinda and Melinda]]'' (2004), ''[[Shooting Vegetarians]]'' (2005), ''[[In Her Shoes]]'' (2005), and ''[[The Namesake]]'' (2006). |
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===Television=== |
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Smith appeared as a guest star on the sixth season of [[Crossing Jordan]] as Dr. Kate Switzer, as one of [[Claire Fisher]]'s art teachers on ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'' and most recently on ''[[Weeds (TV series)]]'' as the ex-wife of Peter Scottson, the late husband of main character [[Nancy Botwin]]. |
Smith appeared as a guest star on the sixth season of ''[[Crossing Jordan]]'' as Dr. Kate Switzer, as one of [[Claire Fisher]]'s art teachers on ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'' and most recently on ''[[Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'' as the ex-wife of Peter Scottson, the late husband of main character [[Nancy Botwin]]. |
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Brooke originated the role of Andrea in pilot of the ABC drama ''[[Dirty Sexy Money]]'', but was replaced by [[Sheryl Lee]] after she became a series regular on [[Grey's Anatomy]]. <ref>[http://televisionista.blogspot.com/2007/11/sheryl-lee-replaces-brooke-smith-on.html Sheryl Lee Replaces Brooke Smith as Holy Mistress at Dirty Sexy Money]</ref> |
Brooke originated the role of Andrea in pilot of the ABC drama ''[[Dirty Sexy Money]]'', but was replaced by [[Sheryl Lee]] after she became a series regular on ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]''. <ref>[http://televisionista.blogspot.com/2007/11/sheryl-lee-replaces-brooke-smith-on.html Sheryl Lee Replaces Brooke Smith as Holy Mistress at Dirty Sexy Money]</ref> |
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Brooke Smith (born May 22, 1967) is an American actress. She recently starred 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.
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.
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).
Television
Smith appeared as a guest star on the sixth season of Crossing Jordan as Dr. Kate Switzer, as one of Claire Fisher's art teachers on Six Feet Under and most recently on Weeds as the ex-wife of Peter Scottson, the late husband of main character Nancy Botwin.
Brooke originated the role of Andrea in pilot of the ABC drama Dirty Sexy Money, but was replaced by Sheryl Lee after she became a series regular on Grey's Anatomy. [3]
She has also had roles in Homicide: Life on the Street, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Law and Order, and The Hunger.
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, but was unceremoniously dumped just 7 episodes into season 5.[4][5]
On November 3, 2008, Smith told Entertainment Weekly that her character was being written off of Grey's Anatomy. Smith stated that she was "really, really shocked", and suggested that network executives' discomfort with her character's lesbian relationship might be the reason for her ouster. [6]
Personal life
Smith married Russian cinematographer Steve Lubensky on January 6, 1999.[7] They have a daughter together, named Fanny Lubensky, born 2001.[8] In May 2008, she and her husband adopted a baby girl from Ethiopia, named Lucy Dinknesh Lubensky.[9]
They currently live in Upper West Side of New York City[1] and Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles, California.[8]
References
- ^ a b USATODAY.com - Smith fights back again in 'Series 7'
- ^ Brooke Smith Biography - Yahoo! Movies
- ^ Sheryl Lee Replaces Brooke Smith as Holy Mistress at Dirty Sexy Money
- ^ Grey's Doc is Staying! Now for the Big Question... - Ausiello Report | TVGuide.com
- ^ Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (November 2, 2007) | AfterEllen.com
- ^ [http:http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/11/brooke-smith-le.html?xid=partner-cnn-todayslatest-%27Grey%27s%27+shocker%3A+Dr.+Hahn%27s+gone! Grey's Anatomy Discharges Dr. Hahn- Ausiello Report | EW.com]
- ^ Mormon News for WE 10 January 1999: Liz Smith: Wedding Belles
- ^ a b Dr. Hahn, you are wanted in surgery - Los Angeles Times
- ^ Grey's Anatomy's Brooke Smith Adopts Baby Girl
