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Brian Michael Smith
Brian Michael Smith is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Homeland, Person of Interest and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Brian Michael Smith was born on January 29, 1983. Brian Michael Smith is 43 years old (born January 29, 1983).
- Born
- January 29, 1983 (43 years old)
- Place of birth
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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.
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
Filmography
- 2025King of DragGuest Judge
- 2021AfterJeremy Washington
- 20209-1-1: Lone StarPaul Strickland
- 2019The L Word: Generation QPierce Williams
- 2011Person of InterestPatrolman
- 2011HomelandEMT Nate
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitConelectric Worker
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Brian Michael Smith been in?
Brian Michael Smith is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Homeland, Person of Interest and 9-1-1: Lone Star.
When was Brian Michael Smith born?
Brian Michael Smith was born on January 29, 1983. (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
How old is Brian Michael Smith?
Brian Michael Smith is 43 years old (born January 29, 1983).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·