Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 29, 1983
Place of Birth:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | I Wish You All the Best | |
| 2025 | Deep Dish Dimples | |
| 2020 | Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone | Self |
| 2020 | Disclosure | Self - Actor |
| 2019 | Tell-By Date | Ryan |
| 2015 | Tracers | Security Guard #1 |
| 2015 | White Privilege Frankenstein | Darrell |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | King of Drag | Guest Judge |
| 2021 | After | Jeremy Washington |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Paul Strickland |
| 2019 | The L Word: Generation Q | Pierce Williams |
| 2011 | Person of Interest | Patrolman |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Conelectric Worker |