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