Brian Michael Smith

Acting

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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.

Known for

White Privilege Frankenstein

Credits

Tracers (2015)
as Security Guard #1
Disclosure (2020)
as Self - Actor
I Wish You All the Best (2025)
as Chris
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone (2020)
as Self
White Privilege Frankenstein (2015)
as Darrell
Deep Dish Dimples (2025)
Actor
Tell-By Date (2019)
as Ryan