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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.
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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- Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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 ...
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.
- Stephanie Wenger
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Brian Michael Smith is a transgender actor who plays Toine Wilkins on Queen Sugar and other roles on The L Word and 9-1-1. Learn more about his career, activism and imdb profile on his official website.
Mar 31, 2023 · 9-1-1: Lone Star's Brian Michael Smith didn't think he'd work as an openly trans actor "I didn't see it for myself for a long time," the Queen Sugar alum says of having a career as an openly...