Brent Huff
American film director, actor and model
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Brent Huff (born March 11, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri)[1] is an American actor, writer, director and former model.[2] He is best known for his recurring role as Officer Smitty in the ABC dramas The Rookie[3] and The Rookie: Feds. Huff has also had recurring roles in Shameless, Pensacola: Wings of Gold and Black Scorpion, with additional appearances in Mad Men, The West Wing, NCIS, JAG and Cold Case.
Brent Huff | |
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Brent Huff directing Cat City, on location in 2007. | |
| Born | March 11, 1961 |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | Shawn Huff |
In addition to acting, Huff has written and directed feature films and documentaries including The Jackie Stiles Story, It's a Rockabilly World, Cat City, Chasing Beauty, Welcome to Paradise, A Genie's Tail and 100 Mile Rule.[4]
Career
Huff grew up in Springfield, Missouri, and attended Kickapoo High School. He was later inducted into the Kickapoo Theatre Hall of Fame.[5] He studied theater at the University of Missouri.[6] Huff worked as a fashion model represented by Ford Models in New York City and Fashion Models in Milan. During his modeling career, he worked with designers Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Valentino and Calvin Klein.[2]
Huff began acting in film during the 1980s, appearing primarily in action and genre productions including Nine Deaths of the Ninja, Armed Response[citation needed] and Strike Commando 2.[7] His work frequently involved international productions filmed in countries including South Africa, the Philippines, Thailand, Austria, France, Italy, Argentina, Russia, Serbia and Romania.[8]
Huff later studied acting in both New York City and Los Angeles while continuing work in film and television. In 2018, he returned to recurring television roles with appearances on the Showtime series Shameless.[2]
Directing
In addition to acting, Huff developed a career as a director, writer and documentary filmmaker. His documentary Chasing Beauty explored issues within the fashion and modeling industries, including body image, exploitation and industry pressure.[9]
Huff later directed The Jackie Stiles Story, a documentary chronicling the life and basketball career of Jackie Stiles. The film premiered in Springfield, Missouri, in 2022.[10]
Filmography
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Coach | Bulldog Malone |
| 1984 | The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak | Willard |
| 1985 | Nine Deaths of the Ninja | Spike Shinobi |
| 1985 | Deadly Passion | Joey |
| 1985 | Summer Fantasy | Scott |
| 1986 | Armed Response | Clay Adams |
| 1987 | Stormquest | Joxer |
| 1988 | Cop Game | Tony |
| 1988 | Strike Commando 2 | Michael Ransom |
| 1989 | Born to Fight | Shane |
| 1990 | After the Condor | Derek |
| 1992 | Falling from Grace | Matt |
| 1993 | Veterinarian Christine | Tom |
| 1993 | Hunt for the Blue Diamond | Mike Reno |
| 1993 | At the Edge of Paradise | Richard |
| 1995 | The Black Curse | Jack |
| 1995 | Tinkercrank | Matt |
| 1996 | Oblivion 2: Backlash | Sweeney |
| 1996 | Scorpio One | Lt. Redding |
| 1997 | The Bad Pack | Lt. James |
| 1997 | Dead Tides | Mick |
| 1998 | Girls' Night | Kevin |
| 1999 | Hitman's Run | Det. Delaney |
| 1999 | Hijack | Jack Bryant |
| 2000 | Hot Boyz | Det. Bentley |
| 2000 | Submerged | Capt. Evans |
| 2000 | Beautiful | Trevor |
| 2003 | Bad Bizness | Frank Wilson |
| 2003 | Final Examination | Sheriff Davis |
| 2005 | Glass Trap | Dean Rader |
| 2006 | Dead and Deader | Dr. Scott |
| 2009 | Breaking Point | Frank |
| 2010 | Kill Speed | Ted |
| 2011 | Second Chance | Michael |
| 2012 | Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader | Coach Walsh |
| 2012 | Forgetting Regret | David |
| 2015 | D-TEC | Marcus Reed |
| 2016 | Killing Lazarus | Detective Shaw |
| 2016 | Christmas Trade | Greg |
| 2019 | Tyson's Run | Coach Fickman |
| 2022 | Deadly Draw | Sheriff Grady |
| 2022 | A Genie's Tail | Mr. Campbell |
| 2024 | Valley Circle | Frank |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | I Spy Returns | Lt. Stevens |
| 1994 | Diagnosis: Murder | Dr. Jeff Martin |
| 1996 | Dark Skies | Agent Collins |
| 1996 | Diagnosis: Murder | Sgt. Keller |
| 1997 | Hollywood Confidential | Detective Harris |
| 1998–1999 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Capt. James "Bobo" Gallow |
| 2000 | JAG | Commander Pike |
| 2001 | Black Scorpion | Lt. Marsh |
| 2003 | Cold Case | Bill Travis |
| 2003 | Lucky | Dr. Connelly |
| 2004 | The West Wing | Agent Broder |
| 2010 | Mad Men | Herb Rennet |
| 2013 | NCIS | Rick Cameron |
| 2017 | Ghostbusters: Station 6 | Mayor Collins |
| 2018–2019 | Shameless | Troy |
| 2018–present | The Rookie | Officer Quigley Smitty |
| 2022–2023 | The Rookie: Feds | Officer Quigley Smitty |
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | We the People | Feature film |
| 1997 | The Bad Pack | Feature film |
| 2002 | 100 Mile Rule | Feature film |
| 2007 | Welcome to Paradise | Feature film |
| 2007 | Treasure Raiders | Feature film |
| 2009 | Serbian Scars | Feature film |
| 2010 | Behind the Orange Curtain | Documentary |
| 2010 | Cat City | Feature film |
| 2010 | Last Will | Feature film |
| 2012 | Hero | Short film |
| 2012 | Helpless | Short film |
| 2013 | Chasing Beauty | Documentary |
| 2016 | It's a Rockabilly World | Documentary |
| 2021 | Creating Giants | Documentary |
| 2022 | The Jackie Stiles Story | Documentary |
| 2022 | A Genie's Tail | Feature film |