Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 29, 1983
Place of Birth
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Credits
16 titles
Brian Michael Smith
Biography
Brian Michael Smith (born January 29, 1983) is an American actor known for ground-breaking performances on television and advocacy for trans representation in media. His role as Toine Wilkins, a transgender police officer, in Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar (OWN), launched him into a series of high-profile roles including political strategist Pierce Williams in Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q (2019) cast. Smith became the first out black trans man in a series regular role on network television when he was cast as firefighter Paul Strickland in FOX's 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020). Other appearances include NBC's Chicago P.D., HBO's Girls, and Showtime's thriller Homeland.
Known For
Filmography
I Wish You All the Best
Chris
The Unburdened
Executive Producer
King of Drag
Guest Judge
Deep Dish Dimples
The Villains Code
Executive Producer
After
Jeremy Washington
Disclosure
Self - Actor
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
9-1-1: Lone Star
Paul Strickland
The L Word: Generation Q
Pierce Williams
Tell-By Date
Ryan
White Privilege Frankenstein
Darrell
Tracers
Security Guard #1
Homeland
EMT Nate
Person of Interest
Patrolman
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Conelectric Worker