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Brian Michael Smith(II)

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Brian Michael Smith
Named one of People Magazine's 2021 Ones to To Watch and Top 25 Sexiest Men on TV,  Actor Brian Michael Smith can be seen playing Paul Strickland on Fox Drama 9-1-1: Lone Star and Toine Wilkins on Ava Duvernay's Queen Sugar (OWN).
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Brian Michael Smith was born in Ann Arbor, MI. He is an actor known for roles in 9-1-1 Lone Star, Queen Sugar and The L Word: Generation Q.

After appearances on TV shows such as NBC's Chicago P.D., HBO's Girls, and Showtime's Homeland, Smith rose to prominence for his ground-breaking performances on television and advocacy for better trans representation in media. His role as Toine Wilkins, a transgender police officer, in Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar (2017) on OWN launched him into a series of high-profile roles including political strategist Pierce Williams in Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q (2019) and, most notably, firefighter Paul Strickland in Ryan Murphy's 9-1-1 Lone Star (2020). With Lone Star, Smith became the first out Black trans man in a series regular role.

Smith studied theatre and film production at Kent State University. Upon graduating, he began teaching and mentoring youth in filmmaking which he continued in New York through Tribeca Film Institute's Tribeca Teaches Program. He discovered the importance of community and visibility while he worked with queer youth at the Manhattan LGBT Center which led him to pursue his passion for acting, moving to Los Angeles.

Since Queen Sugar, Brian Michael has leveraged his visibility and platform to advocate for better trans representation in TV and film, empowering youth to create their own media and storytelling.
BornJanuary 29, 1983
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BornJanuary 29, 1983
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    • 1 nomination

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Brian Michael Smith in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Brian Michael Smith 2022 Queer As Folk Premiere
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Brian Michael Smith as Pierce Williams in The L Word Generation Q
Brian Michael Smith
Jim Parrack, Julian Works, and Brian Michael Smith in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Brian Michael Smith in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Brian Michael Smith and Arienne Mandi in The L Word: Generation Q (2019)
Brian Michael Smith and Jennifer Beals in The L Word: Generation Q
Rob Lowe, Jim Parrack, Ronen Rubinstein, and Brian Michael Smith in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
Brian Michael Smith in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)

Known for

Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Jim Parrack, Sierra Aylina McClain, Julian Works, Ronen Rubinstein, Brian Michael Smith, Natacha Karam, and Rafael L. Silva in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
9-1-1: Lone Star
7.1
TV Series
  • Paul Strickland
The L Word: Generation Q (2019)
The L Word: Generation Q
7.5
TV Series
  • Pierce Williams
Queen Sugar (2016)
Queen Sugar
7.8
TV Series
  • Toine Wilkins
  • Toine(as Brian Michael)
Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, and Tracy Spiridakos in Chicago P.D. (2014)
Chicago P.D.
8.1
TV Series
  • Roland Garrett(as Brian Michael)

Credits

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Actor

  • Dear Stranger
    • Man (as Brian Michael)
    • Completed
    • 2016
  • I Wish You All the Best
    • Post-production
  • Paula, Why?
    • Randy (as Brian Michael)
    • Completed
  • Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Jim Parrack, Sierra Aylina McClain, Julian Works, Ronen Rubinstein, Brian Michael Smith, Natacha Karam, and Rafael L. Silva in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
    9-1-1: Lone Star
    • Paul Strickland
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2023
  • Show Us Your Pets (2022)
    Show Us Your Pets
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Queen Sugar (2016)
    Queen Sugar
    • Toine Wilkins
    • Toine (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2022
  • Joshua Schubart in After (2021)
    After
    • Jeremy Washington
    • Other Jeremy (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Jasson Finney, Andrea Volb, Sean Rogers, Brian Michael Smith, Joseph Scott Ford, and Catharine Daddario in After Life (2020)
    After Life
    • Scottie
    • TV Short
    • 2020
  • The L Word: Generation Q (2019)
    The L Word: Generation Q
    • Pierce Williams
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2020
  • Allen Theosky Rowe, Alicia Sixtos, Veronica Sixtos, Sarah Chang Tadayon, Brian Michael Smith, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Briana Walden in Polyester (2019)
    Polyester
    • Dale (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Short
    • 2019
  • Alex Joseph Pires and Stephanie Windland in P's in a Pod (2019)
    P's in a Pod
    • Mugger
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Brian Michael Smith and Candice Marie Bennett in Tell-by Date (2019)
    Tell-by Date
    • Ryan (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
    Blue Bloods
    • Hoffman's Partner
    • Officer Buckley
    • Uniform ...
    • TV Series
    • 2014–2018
  • Claire Danes in Homeland (2011)
    Homeland
    • EMT Nate (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Clare-Hope Ashitey in Seven Seconds (2018)
    Seven Seconds
    • Sheriff's Deputy (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • Red Oaks (2014)
    Red Oaks
    • Choir Member (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, and Tracy Spiridakos in Chicago P.D. (2014)
    Chicago P.D.
    • Roland Garrett (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Petty Therapy (2017)
    Petty Therapy
    • Bobby (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2017

Producer

  • The Villains Code
    • executive producer
    • Completed
    • Short
  • Denim (2019)
    Denim
    • associate producer (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Compliance: Whydoucomply (2017)
    Compliance: Whydoucomply
    • executive producer (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Copernicus and Starr (2015)
    Copernicus and Starr
    • producer (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2015

Director

  • Petty Therapy (2017)
    Petty Therapy
    • Director (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Compliance: Whydoucomply (2017)
    Compliance: Whydoucomply
    • Director (as Brian Michael)
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Copernicus and Starr (2015)
    Copernicus and Starr
    • Director (as Brian Michael)
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Brian Michael Smith 2022
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Brian Michael Smith 2022
Brian Michael Legit Reel 2019
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Brian Michael Legit Reel 2019
9-1-1: Lone Star: Owen & T.K. Interview Potential Candidates
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9-1-1: Lone Star: Owen & T.K. Interview Potential Candidates
9-1-1: Lone Star: Texas Proud
Trailer 0:30
9-1-1: Lone Star: Texas Proud
9-1-1: Lone Star: This Crew Is True Excellence
Trailer 0:30
9-1-1: Lone Star: This Crew Is True Excellence
9-1-1: Lone Star: Building A New Team From Nothing
Trailer 2:04
9-1-1: Lone Star: Building A New Team From Nothing
Petty Therapy Trailer
Trailer 1:17
Petty Therapy Trailer
Cruel Children
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Cruel Children
White Privilege Frankenstein Trailer
Trailer 0:47
White Privilege Frankenstein Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Brian Michael
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • January 29, 1983
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • D. SmithFebruary 23, 2014 - present
  • Parents
    • Ingrid Smith
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

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