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.

Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

9-1-1: Lone Star

Person of Interest

The L Word: Generation Q

Disclosure

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

Tracers

I Wish You All the Best

Tell-By Date

Deep Dish Dimples