Brian Michael Smith
1983
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Quotes
Biography
Brian Michael Smith is an American actor known for his groundbreaking roles in television. He made history as the first Black transgender man to be cast in a series regular role on network television. Smith has appeared in several popular TV shows and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in the media.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I hope my journey serves as a model for others who are struggling to be seen.
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Visibility is the key to getting people to understand our humanity, and for us to feel a little bit more freedom in our existence.
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I hope to continue to explore different dimensions of manhood and the complexity of Black masculinity.
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Having the opportunity to express and show the complexity of a character on screen is such a privilege and something that I don't take lightly.
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I want to provide a level of depth and nuance to the representation of characters that identify as trans.