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