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Known for Acting
Born 1983-01-29 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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.
I Wish You All the Best (2025) — Chris
Deep Dish Dimples (2025)
King of Drag (2025) — Guest Judge · 1 episode
After (2021) — Jeremy Washington · 8 episodes
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone (2020) — Self
Disclosure (2020) — Self - Actor
9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) — Paul Strickland · 72 episodes
Tell-By Date (2019) — Ryan
The L Word: Generation Q (2019) — Pierce Williams · 4 episodes
Tracers (2015) — Security Guard #1
White Privilege Frankenstein (2015) — Darrell
Person of Interest (2011) — Patrolman · 1 episode
Homeland (2011) — EMT Nate · 1 episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Conelectric Worker · 1 episode