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
Deep Dish Dimples
2025
I Wish You All the Best
2024
Disclosure
Self - Actor
2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
2020
9-1-1: Lone Star
Paul Strickland · (72 episodes)
2020
The L Word: Generation Q
Pierce Williams · (4 episodes)
2019
Tell-By Date
Ryan
2019
Tracers
Security Guard #1
2015
Person of Interest
Patrolman · (1 episode)
2011
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Conelectric Worker · (1 episode)
1999