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.
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as Security Guard #1Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after...
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Disclosure
as Self - ActorAn investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel...
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I Wish You All the Best
as uncreditedA non-binary teen is kicked out of their North Carolina home after coming out to their...
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Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as SelfOnline special co-hosted by Billy Eichner and Lilly Singh in response to COVID-19 featuring...
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Tell-By Date
as RyanRyan loves being a dad more than anything, but has never told his son that he’s transgender and...
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Conelectric WorkerIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...
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Person of Interest
as PatrolmanJohn Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive...
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9-1-1: Lone Star
as Paul StricklandNearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In...
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The L Word: Generation Q
as Pierce WilliamsIn this sequel to The L Word, we continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter,...
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