Brooke Smith is a renowned American actress who was born on May 22, 1967, in New York City. She is best known for her portrayal of 'Catherine Martin' in the Oscar-winning film *The Silence of the Lambs* and for her role as 'Dr. Erica Hahn' in the TV show *Grey's Anatomy*. She made her television acting debut in 1988 with a role in the CBS drama series *The Equalizer*.
