Quick Facts
Born:
1983-01-29
Birthplace:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Credits:
14 Total Roles
Brian Michael Smith
Acting
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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 DuVernayâs 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.
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
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Conelectric Worker
Homeland
EMT Nate
Person of Interest
Patrolman
9-1-1: Lone Star
Paul Strickland
Tracers
Security Guard #1
Disclosure
Self - Actor
The L Word: Generation Q
Pierce Williams
I Wish You All the Best
Chris
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | I Wish You All the Best MOVIE | Chris |
| 2025 | King of Drag TV | Guest Judge |
| 2025 | Deep Dish Dimples MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | After TV | Jeremy Washington |
| 2020 | Disclosure MOVIE | Self - Actor |
| 2020 | Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star TV | Paul Strickland |
| 2019 | The L Word: Generation Q TV | Pierce Williams |
| 2019 | Tell-By Date MOVIE | Ryan |
| 2015 | White Privilege Frankenstein MOVIE | Darrell |