Brian Michael Smith

Acting

Brian Michael Smith

Born January 29, 1983 · Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (age 43)

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…

Known For

TracersTracers · 2015
Tracers
6.02015
MovieAction
Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.
I Wish You All the BestI Wish You All the Best · 2025
I Wish You All the Best
5.52025
MovieDramaRomance
A non-binary teen is kicked out of their North Carolina home after coming out to their ultra-religious parents. As a result, they move in with their estranged sister and her husband. Though the two are welcoming, they continue to struggle with anxiety further exacerbated by their parents' rejection. As such, they try to keep a low profile at school. However, after they meet a proudly bisexual classmate, their life begins to look a little more hopeful.
Deep Dish DimplesDeep Dish Dimples · 2025
Deep Dish Dimples
2025
MovieDrama
When Gio, a Black trans man, calls his best friend Lazette for help burying a body, the two are pulled into an unexpected confrontation with the past. As whispers of family wounds and unresolved trauma echo through the night, Gio must face a surreal encounter with his pre-transitioned self. What begins as a desperate mission transforms into a journey of acceptance, love, and self-forgiveness, reminding us that healing comes from embracing every part of who we are.
Tell-By DateTell-By Date · 2019
Tell-By Date
2019
MovieComedyDrama
Ryan loves being a dad more than anything, but has never told his son that he’s transgender and not his biological father. As another Father’s Day passes, Ryan imposes a deadline or a ‘Tell-by Date,' but it’s easier set than done!
The UnburdenedThe Unburdened · 2025
The Unburdened
2025
MovieDrama
When a busy mother is summoned by her childhood friend to save their buried time capsule, unearthing its contents reveals more about their friendship - and heritage - than either of them expected. In following Shayna's journey, the film explores the layered subjectivity of multi-generational trauma, and the sometimes contradictory ways people cope with it.
The Villains CodeThe Villains Code · 2023
The Villains Code
2023
MovieAction
A brutal story of seek and destroy. Two assassins, shrouded in the darkness of the city that never sleeps, have one night to complete their mission. The objective, to eliminate one another... [Overview Courtesy of Coney Island Film Festival]
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.01999
SeriesCrimeDrama
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
HomelandHomeland · 2011
Homeland
7.62011
SeriesDramaWar & Politics
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.

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