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. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2025년 아이 위시 유 올 더 베스트에서 Chris 역을 맡았다. 2025년 The Unburdened 제작에 참여했다. 2025년 King of Drag에서 Guest Judge 역을 맡았다.