Brian Michael Smith
Acting
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.
Born: January 29, 1983
Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Guest Judge
as Self - Actor
as Paul Strickland
as Pierce Williams
as Ryan
as Security Guard #1
as Patrolman
as Conelectric Worker