Brian Michael Smith
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
I Wish You All the Best
as Chris
I Wish You All the Best
as Chris
Deep Dish Dimples
Deep Dish Dimples
Disclosure
as Self - Actor
Disclosure
as Self - Actor
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as Self
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as Self
Tell-By Date
as Ryan
Tell-By Date
as Ryan
White Privilege Frankenstein
as Darrell
White Privilege Frankenstein
as Darrell
Tracers
as Security Guard #1
Tracers
as Security Guard #1