Actor, writer, and director Brent Huff reflects on the grit, discipline, and storytelling instincts that carried him from waiting tables and auditions to recurring roles on shows like The Rookie and a fulfilling life behind the camera in this candid Bold Journey interview.


From graveyard shifts and broken-down cars to the bright lights of Los Angeles, actor/writer/director Brent Huff reflects on the grit, habits, and quiet perseverance that shaped his unconventional path in Meet Brent Huff | Actor/Writer/Director.


While Officer Quigley Smitty has quietly become The Rookie’s most frequently appearing recurring character, CBR’s Alex Huffman argues he deserves far more than comic relief in “Quigley Smitty Holds An Impressive The Rookie Record (But He Still Deserves So Much More).


A hilarious behind-the-scenes reveal at San Diego Comic-Con explained how accidentally turned Officer Smitty from a one-off grumpy cop into one of the show’s most beloved characters in “Smitty’s The Rookie Origin Story Was Revealed And It’s Just…Smitty.


From Springfield stages to ABC primetime, actor Brent Huff reflects on a career full of unexpected turns, including his latest role in bringing Missouri legend Jackie Stiles’ story to life in this interview with KY3.


Brent Huff discusses his career and the new season of The Rookie in this interview with Mike White.

 

When Brent Huff first stepped onto the set of ABC’s The Rookie, he was booked for just a single day.

In a revealing sit‑down with Founder Ajay Tambe on the The Stream Panther podcast, Huff reflects on the evolving role, its comedic heart, and what lies ahead for season eight.

 


Officer Quigley Smitty (Brent Huff) has emerged as a mainstay character of the hit ABC seriesThe Rookie.


Let’s keep it as real as these characters we’re about to break down: flawed characters are fun…Smitty is such a staple on The Rookie that it would be difficult to envision the series without him.

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Acquired By Virgil Films

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Conversations with Brent Huff : Today we’d like to introduce you to Brent Huff.

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Chatting with Jackie Stiles & Brent Huff on “The Jackie Stiles Story”.

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New documentary “The Jackie Stiles Story” premiered at the Gillioz Theater in downtown Springfield.

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Kansas basketball legend Jackie Stiles featured in documentary.

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Brent Huff talks about The Jackie Stiles Story film.

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The guys talk with Brent Huff about his new documentary about Lady Bears legend Jackie Styles.

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Film Director Brent Huff joins the “Sports Reporters” 6/11/21

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Episode Notes:
As an actor, Brent currently has the recurring role of Officer Smitty on the hit television show, The Rookie… In the episode we talk about his creative processes, directing, writing, working during the pandemic, his Hollywood start, getting discovered as a model, the life of a working actor, growing up in the Midwest and much more!

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Appearance made on the TV morning show GOOD MORNING LALA LAND.

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Brent Huff’s “Behind The Orange Curtain” is a documentary about the opioid epidemic in Orange County and the impact it is having on people of all ages in the area.

Lights Camera Action


As a young boy his favorite past times was watching films. “My family probably assumed I would follow in my Fathers footsteps, but I took a left turn and came to Hollywood to follow my dreams”

Virgil Films


Brent Huff latest film It’s a Rockabilly World! takes viewers to a whole new world – the rockabilly world. Brent discussed how and why he decided to document this unique subject.

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Medium

“The documentary has helped me deepen my analysis on what a models life is really like by showing me the ugly perspective of the modeling world; an industry that gives off the persona of perfection but might not be as beautiful as it seems.”

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“Chasing Beauty” focuses on models and the modeling world. Its depiction may be shocking and dark, but it triggers relevant discussion.”

Ranker

This list is of the best documentaries about fashion.

Career Girl Daily

“Sometimes you just want to curl up and watch real life unfolding before you, a good documentary can change your perspective entirely and is more refreshing than a TV show.”

BRIT + CO

Behind the glossy magazine covers and glamorous runway shows, there is a dark side to this industry.

Efe Phido

Is Beauty worth the cost?

Runway ready: 8 documentaries all fashion-lovers will adore

Runway ready: 8 documentaries all fashion-lovers will adore

Palm Springs Life

Film Exposes Fashion, Modeling Industry. Director Brent Huff, a former model, will appear for Q&A session

SF Gate

An independent film about the dark side of modeling and fashion slays the studio movie giants and becomes the #1 documentary and #2 overall rented film on iTunes.

Kansas City Lights

Successful filmmaker Brent Huff brings “Chasing Beauty” to Kansas City

My Sweet Charity

Examining the cost of Beauty

Chic Spy

Interview with Director Brent Huff

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