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Brian Michael Smith (born January 29, 1983) is an American actor and LGBT advocate. He is known for playing Paul Strickland in 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Mar 27, 2023 · Brian Michael Smith, who plays Paul Strickland on the Fox drama, shares his journey of coming out as transgender and his role on the show. He urges haters to "let him live" and celebrates his identity as a trans person.
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Brian Michael Smith is a transgender actor who has appeared in TV shows such as 9-1-1 Lone Star, Queen Sugar and The L Word: Generation Q. He is also a producer, director and advocate for better trans representation in media.
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Jul 16, 2017 · Actor Brian Michael Smith, who used this character as his vehicle to come out as transgender, has been acting professionally for the last five years and hadn’t disclosed his gender identity ...
Actor and advocate, Brian Michael Smith is most known for his groundbreaking role as transgender police officer, Toine Wilkins on Ava DuVernay’s drama, Queen Sugar and has recently joined the cast of Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q and Fox's spinoff 9-1-1: Lonestar.
Apr 11, 2021 · Brian Michael Smith talks about his role as a Black trans firefighter in 9-1-1: Lone Star, his activism for trans and Black causes, and his career goals. He also shares how the pandemic affected his work and wellbeing.
Mar 31, 2023 · Brian Michael Smith is an openly trans actor who plays firefighter Paul Strickland on 9-1-1: Lone Star. He shares his journey of self-acceptance, visibility, and advocacy for trans rights in an EW interview.
