Grey's Anatomy facts for kids
Grey's Anatomy is a popular American TV show. It tells the story of surgeons working at Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital. This hospital was previously known as Seattle Grace-Mercy West Hospital, and before that, Seattle Grace Hospital. The show was created by Shonda Rhimes. It has been shown on the ABC network since March 2005.
About the TV Show
This very successful TV show is all about the busy lives of doctors at a hospital in Seattle. They work hard to help many patients. The doctors perform surgery, and each case brings new challenges and problems. While dealing with this busy life, they also form strong friendships and sometimes even fall in love.
Grey’s Anatomy was created by Shonda Rhimes. This American show is mostly filmed in Los Angeles, California. It is shown by the popular TV network ABC (American Broadcasting Company). The series has been very successful, with many seasons. It first aired on March 27, 2005.
The TV show won a Golden Globe Award in 2007 for being the best dramatic TV series. It also received two nominations at the Emmy Awards for the same reason. This medical drama has been shown in many languages and countries, like Belgium, France, and Switzerland.
Grey’s Anatomy got its name from a famous textbook written by Henry Gray in 1858. The book is called Anatomy of the Human Body. It is a classic medical book about the human anatomy and is very important for understanding surgery.
Meet the Cast
| Actor | Role | What They Do | Seasons | Image |
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| Ellen Pompeo | Meredith Grey | Started as a surgical intern, then became a surgical resident. Now she is the head of general surgery. | Season 1 - present |  |
| Sandra Oh | Christina Yang | Started as a surgical intern, then became a surgical resident. She finished as a heart surgeon. | Season 1 - 10 |  |
| Katherine Heigl | Isobel "Izzie" Stevens | Started as a surgical intern. She finished as a third-year surgical resident. | Season 1 - 6 |  |
| Justin Chambers | Alex Karev | Started as a surgical intern, then became a surgical resident. He is now a pediatric surgeon. | Season 1 - present |  |
| T.R. Knight | George O'Malley | Started as a surgical intern. He finished as a third-year surgeon resident. | Season 1 - 5 |  |
| Chandra Wilson | Miranda Bailey | Started as a surgical resident. She is now the chief of surgery. | Season 1 - present | |
| James Pickens, Jr. | Richard Webber | Began as Chief of Surgery. He is now a general surgeon. | Season 1 - present | |
| Kate Walsh | Addison Montgomery | She is an obstetrics surgeon. | Season 2 - 3 |  |
| Sara Ramirez | Callie Torres | Started as a surgical resident. She was the head of orthopedic surgery. | Season 2 - 12 |  |
| Eric Dane | Mark Sloan | He was a plastic surgeon. | Season 2 - 8 |  |
| Chyler Leigh | Lexie Grey | She was a surgical intern and then a surgical resident, focusing on brain surgery before her death. | Season 4 - 8 |  |
| Kevin McKidd | Owen Hunt | Started as a trauma surgeon. He is currently the head of trauma surgery. | Season 5 - present | |
| Jessica Capshaw | Arizona Robbins | Started as a pediatric surgeon. She is currently the head of pediatric surgery. | Season 5 - present | |
| Kim Raver | Teddy Altman | She was the head of cardiothoracic surgery. She left to run a medical command in Germany but is returning. | Season 6 - 8 |  |
| Jesse Williams | Jackson Avery | Started as a surgical resident. He is now the head of plastics. | Season 6 - present | |
| Sarah Drew | April Kepner | Started as a surgical resident. She is now a trauma surgeon. | Season 6 - present | |
| Brooke Smith | Erica Hahn | She is a cardiac surgeon. | Season 3 - 5 | |
| Isaiah Washington | Preston Burke | He is a cardiac surgeon. | Season 1 - 3 |  |
| Patrick Dempsey | Derek Shepherd | He was the head of neurosurgery (brain surgery). | Season 1 - 11 |  |
| Caterina Scorsone | Amelia Shepherd | She is the current head of neurosurgery. | Season 10 - present |
Images for kids
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The original main characters of Grey's Anatomy.
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Chyler Leigh's character joined in the third season and became a regular cast member in season 4.
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The cover of the book that Grey's Anatomy was named after.
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Eric Dane first tried out for the first episode of Grey's Anatomy, but he wasn't cast at that time.
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The Space Needle, in Seattle, is often seen in the background of outdoor scenes.
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Sara Ramirez was the main singer for the musical episode.
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An interview with Justin Chambers can be found on the season 4 DVD.
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The cast of Grey's Anatomy was not happy when the network decided to make a spin-off show about Kate Walsh's character.
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Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game has a story that focuses on Cristina Yang, Sandra Oh's character.
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See also
In Spanish: Grey's Anatomy para niños
