Bio
Brooke Smith was born May 22, 1967, in New York City. She is the daughter of Gene Smith and publicist Lois Smith, who's worked with Robert Redford, Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, and others. Brooke Smith graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and once shared an apartment with singer Jeff Buckley before he recorded Grace.
Brooke 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).
Her TV appearances most famously include her portrayal of Dr. Erica Hahn in five episodes of Grey's Anatomy, the character she will now play full time as of the fifth episode of Season Four.
She also portrayed of Dr. Kate Switzer on Crossing Jordan (Smith appeared in 13 of the episodes of the sixth season, but was always credited as a guest star), and memorably appeared on Six Feet Under as one of Claire Fisher's art teachers, and most recently on Weeds.
In addition to stage work, her other interests include: filmmaking, she has directed a short film and a feature length documentary, journalism, she has had published interviews with actors Steve Buscemi, Ed Harris and Fred Ward and she has traveled extensively. Brooke is 5'10" and is married with one daughter.
News
Brooke Smith Takes Firing in Stride
The actress who played Dr. Erica Hahn says she has no hard feelings about being let go.
Isaiah Washington Criticizes Brooke Smith Firing
The former Grey's Anatomy star is coming to the defense of another cast member who was just let go.
Grey's Anatomy Spoilers: Theories on Erica's Departure
How will Brooke Smith exit Grey's Anatomy on her final episode tonight?
October 25th, 2008 3:25 AM
Someone please change her profile picture to this, I'm begging you. http://img1.tvloop.com/img/showpics/5e/c2/l363601a30000_1_14101.jpg
Brooke Smith is a prodigious actress. ABC is so lucky to have her.
November 2nd, 2008 4:48 AM
This is inaccurate now. She now has another daughter which she and her husband adopted.
November 13th, 2008 12:44 PM
Bring hahn back....:(
November 25th, 2008 5:50 AM
bring dr.hahn back for another episode..she's a good actress and she don't deserve being pulled out of the show just because she portray a role as an actress.
December 8th, 2008 8:55 PM
Yeah get it right people! She now has two daughters, Fanny abd Lucy Dinknesh; and yes do change her profile/Bio picture...it's not happening.
December 16th, 2008 8:12 AM
Grey's Anatomy just lost me as a fan and regular viewer. The show was ok until the way they got rid of Hahn. What about all her storylines - not least with Christina? It's just rubbish and abuse of the viewer. I liked Hahn being gay, although the script was patronizing, twee and ridiculous. I will not be watching again.
December 22nd, 2008 3:43 AM
I want her back in Grey's Anatomy with more interesting story. I like her in there, make the story more good.
December 31st, 2008 1:55 AM
Everytime I see Brooke I get pissed. I miss her so much. ABC and whoever else was responsable for this. SUCKS!!!
January 18th, 2009 4:25 PM
You have to bring Erica back, otherwise the serial is not worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have to understand that! she is a great actress...whoever is responsible fro this don't you see how many people tell you to bring her back????i really miss her...:-((
February 2nd, 2009 11:42 AM
Grey's Anatomy storyline has gone from bad to worse. The firing of Brooke Smith was a mistake. Her character was probably the only interesting storyline happening on your show. Now, your show returns to being laughable at best. Who made the decision to fire the lesbian and keeo the dead guy? Get better writers or you are doomed to cancellation.