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Brian Michael Smith

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42 Years Old

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.

Born

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on 29th January 1983

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Conelectric Worker
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9-1-1: Lone Star
Paul Strickland
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Person of Interest
Patrolman
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The L Word: Generation Q
Pierce Williams
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Tracers
Security Guard #1
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Disclosure
Self - Actor
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I Wish You All the Best
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Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
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After
Jeremy Washington
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Tell-By Date
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Deep Dish Dimples
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