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Acting
Brian Michael Smith
- Born
- (age 43)
- Birthplace
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | I Wish You All the Best Film | Chris |
| 2025 | King of Drag TV | Guest Judge (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Deep Dish Dimples Film | |
| 2021 | After TV | Jeremy Washington (8 ep) |
| 2020 | Disclosure Film | Self - Actor |
| 2020 | Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone Film | Self |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star TV | Paul Strickland (72 ep) |
| 2019 | The L Word: Generation Q TV | Pierce Williams (4 ep) |
| 2019 | Tell-By Date Film | Ryan |
| 2015 | White Privilege Frankenstein Film | Darrell |
| 2015 | Tracers Film | Security Guard #1 |
| 2011 | Homeland TV | EMT Nate (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Person of Interest TV | Patrolman (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Conelectric Worker (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Unburdened Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | The Villains Code Film | Executive Producer |