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Brian Michael Smith
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 T…
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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.
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2025
I Wish You All the Best
Movie Chris
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2025
The Unburdened
Movie Executive Producer
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2025
King of Drag
TV show Guest Judge
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2025
Deep Dish Dimples
Movie
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2023
The Villains Code
Movie Executive Producer
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2021
After
TV show Jeremy Washington
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2020
Disclosure
Movie Self - Actor
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2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Movie Self
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2020
9-1-1: Lone Star
TV show Paul Strickland
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2019
The L Word: Generation Q
TV show Pierce Williams
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2019
Tell-By Date
Movie Ryan
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2015
White Privilege Frankenstein
Movie Darrell
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2015
Tracers
Movie Security Guard #1
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2011
Homeland
TV show EMT Nate
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2011
Person of Interest
TV show Patrolman
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1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV show Conelectric Worker
