Nurse BokHee, the longest-lasting supporting character on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is played by Kathy C. An, a real-life medical professional.
Key points:
- An, 84, worked as a scrub nurse prior to being cast on “Grey’s Anatomy.”
- Despite minimal dialogue, scrub nurse BokHee has become a beloved character that brings authenticity to the long-running medical drama, which premiered on March 27, 2005.
The details:
- An, hailed as a “protect-at-all-costs” character by fans, debuted in the pilot episode and has appeared in all 19 seasons of the medical series so far. She has since been featured in 265 episodes and one episode of the “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff series “Private Practice.”
- An reportedly worked as a scrub nurse in Los Angeles for 56 years before retiring in 2015. Actor Giacomo Gianniotto, who portrayed Andrew DeLuca, observed a surgery in which An assisted to prepare for his role.
- BokHee has become a beloved character, known for her facial expressions and reactions. Her presence on the show underscores its attention to detail and enhances its realism.
- “Grey’s Anatomy,” which first premiered in March 2005, was recently picked up for a record-breaking renewal for a 21st season earlier this month.
- The medical drama series has undergone cast changes over its two-decade run, with only a few cast members remaining consistently, including Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr. and Ellen Pompeo, who announced her departure as a regular last year.
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