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Brian Michael Smith

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Key facts

name Brian Michael Smith[1]
birth date January 29, 1983[1]
birth place Ann Arbor, Michigan, US[1]
occupation Actor[1]
known for Paul Strickland in *9-1-1: Lone Star*[1]

Brian Michael Smith is an American actor and advocate, best known for his television roles as Paul Strickland in *9-1-1: Lone Star* and Toine Wilkins in *Queen Sugar*. He was born on January 29, 1983, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is recognized as the first out Black trans man in a series regular role.

Context

Brian Michael Smith is an American actor and advocate, known for television roles including Paul Strickland in *9-1-1: Lone Star* and Toine Wilkins in *Queen Sugar* [1]. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 29, 1983 [1]. He is recognized as the first out Black trans man in a series regular role [2]. Smith studied at Kent State University [2].

Documented claims

  • Brian Michael Smith is an American actor and LGBTQ advocate. [1]
  • He portrayed Paul Strickland in *9-1-1: Lone Star*. [1]
  • He studied at Kent State University. [2]

Questions and answers

Who is Brian Michael Smith in 911?

He plays Paul Strickland in *9-1-1: Lone Star* [1].

Is Brian Michael Smith in a relationship?

The sources do not provide information about his relationship status.

What is Brian Michael Smith doing now?

He continues to act and advocate, with recent credits including roles in television series [1].

Are Brian Michael Smith and Will Smith related?

No sources indicate any relation between Brian Michael Smith and Will Smith.

Sources

  1. Brian Michael Smith — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Brian Michael Smith: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World — broadwayworld.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People