Brian Michael Smith
Born: 1983-01-29 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2025
- I Wish You All the Best as Chris
- King of Drag as Guest Judge
- The Unburdened ... (Executive Producer)
- Deep Dish Dimples
2023
- The Villains Code ... (Executive Producer)
2021
- After as Jeremy Washington
2020
- 9-1-1: Lone Star as Paul Strickland
- Disclosure as Self - Actor
- Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone as Self
2019
- The L Word: Generation Q as Pierce Williams
- Tell-By Date as Ryan
2015
- Tracers as Security Guard #1
- White Privilege Frankenstein as Darrell
2011
- Person of Interest as Patrolman
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Conelectric Worker