FROM SILENCE OF THE LAMBS TO SEATTLE GRACE: BROOKE SMITH EMERGES
Does the name Brooke Smith ring a bell? It should, and it will. Up until now, she was what I would deem a character actress (although some people object to that designation); one of those women on TV and in films that you recognized but couldn’t place.
In my estimation, Smith is criminally underrated, but she is finally on the verge of making that transition from part time to major player on the small screen. Though most know her now as the newly hired Dr. Hahn on Grey’s Anatomy, I have been following her career for a while. Here is quick look at some of her more high profile work:
1991. Silence of the Lambs. Smith was the infamous girl in the well.
1996. First appearance on Law & Order. Also appeared in 2005 and 2007.
2001. Starred in Series 7: The Contenders, a disturbing film about a reality television show which rewarded contestants for murdering one another.
- It was written & directed by Dan Minahan, who has directed several episodes of Grey’s Anatomy.
- Her co-star was Glenn Fitzgerald, who is currently playing Rev. Brian Darling on Dirty Sexy Money.
2002. Played a police officer in the movie Bad Company…with Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins.
2004. Guest starred on an episode of Six Feet Under…directed by Dan Minahan.
2004. Was in the Woody Allen movie Melinda and Melinda.
2004. Was in the HBO film Iron Jawed Angels.
2005. Was in the film In Her Shoes.
2007. Played a doctor on Crossing Jordan for 13 episodes.
2007. Appeared in pilot of Dirty Sexy Money…as Glenn Fitzgerald’s mistress and mother of his son.
2007. Had a great 4 episode guest stint on Weeds opposite Mary Louise Parker.
2007. Recently signed as a full time cast member on Grey’s Anatomy.
Although I’m more of a Private Practice girl these days, I still watch Grey’s and the addition of Smith is a huge draw back into that fold.