Brian Michael Smith

Brian Michael Smith

  • Birthday: 1/29/1983
  • Place of birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Brian Michael
  • Social networks: Instagram , X (Twitter) , Facebook

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.

Filmography

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Release date: 4/26/2020

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

Role(s): Self

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I Wish You All the Best
Release date: 3/12/2024

I Wish You All the Best

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Tell-By Date
Release date: 5/31/2019

Tell-By Date

Role(s): Ryan

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Disclosure
Release date: 6/19/2020

Disclosure

Role(s): Self - Actor

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Tracers
Release date: 1/15/2015

Tracers

Role(s): Security Guard #1

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