I bought a lot of home fitness equipment for my trailer as I was working on '9-1-1: Lone Star.' — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
As I reflect on my own journey, I knew it was important for me to be visible so other people wouldn't have… — Brian Michael Smith Journey Copy Share Image
Playing a Black trans character on a TV show is a story that needs to be told. — Brian Michael Smith Actors Copy Share Image
I've been acting since I was a child doing church plays and stuff like that. — Brian Michael Smith Acting Copy Share Image
I'm trying to limit the screen time because there's so much crazy news and you can only binge-watch so many TV shows. — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
If people want to see more representation of trans people you just have to look around, because with the explosion of digital… — Brian Michael Smith Actors Copy Share Image
People who are trans don't owe you their entire history right out the gate, just like you wouldn't walk up to someone… — Brian Michael Smith Gender Copy Share Image
I've had a sense of self-determination and strength that have carried me through. Hopefully I can bring that into my work and… — Brian Michael Smith Determination Copy Share Image
Not too long after 'OITB' debuted, I was at NewFest and I saw 'Black Is Blue,' a short film by Cheryl Dunye… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
When I got to high school and college, I was more involved in athletics then I was in acting. At that time,… — Brian Michael Smith Acting Copy Share Image
Orange Is the New Black' was a game changer for me; Laverne Cox's Sophia Burset was the first trans series regular character… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
That's something I really like about 'Lone Star,' is that they allow my character to just be who he is, while also… — Brian Michael Smith Character Copy Share Image
People assume that trans people will only be accepted as trans characters, or that there aren't enough trans writers, or that there… — Brian Michael Smith Actors Copy Share Image
There's this belief sometimes from people who haven't lived the trans experience that's just like, 'You should tell everyone. You owe it… — Brian Michael Smith Belief Copy Share Image
I wanted to play characters that were going to make me better and really challenge me to raise my skill level up… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I deeply appreciate the CSA and its initiatives to build equity in the industry by giving a platform to marginalized artists and… — Brian Michael Smith Art Copy Share Image
There were a lot experiences I had during my transition and post transition, and I feel that I learned a lot, and… — Brian Michael Smith Art Copy Share Image
The 'Transtastic' hat represents what I want to do with my life's work, combining my experience and visibility to improve the lives… — Brian Michael Smith Experience Copy Share Image
What's really important is people I care I about. My wife and my family and being together, and finding what works for… — Brian Michael Smith Control Copy Share Image
