01/29/1983
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.
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I Wish You All the Best (2025) as Chris |
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Deep Dish Dimples (2025) as |
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Disclosure (2020) as Self - Actor |
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Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone (2020) as Self |
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Tell-By Date (2019) as Ryan |
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White Privilege Frankenstein (2015) as Darrell |
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Tracers (2015) as Security Guard #1 |
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The Unburdened (2025) Executive Producer |
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The Villains Code (2023) Executive Producer |