Brian J. Smith Biography
The Dallas, Texas born actor Brian J. Smith, is well known for his portrayal as Will Gorski in the Netflix-produced series Sense8, Lieutenant Matthew Scott in the military science fiction television series Stargate Universe. He is also known for his Tony Award-nominated role as Jim O’Connor (The Gentleman Caller) in the 2013 revival of The Glass Menagerie.
Brian J. Smith Education
Smith who is a native of Allen, Texas, studied at the Quad C Theatre program at Collin County Community College in Plano, Texas. After he was an apprentice for one year at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, he moved to New York City to attend the Juilliard School Drama Division’s four-year acting program (Group 36: 2003–2007), where one of his classmates was Nicole Beharie. Smith graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Brian J. Smith Age
Brian J. Smith was born on 12 October 1981 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Brian J. Smith Body Measurements
- Height: 1.84 m.
- Weight: 176 lb / 80 kg.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Body Shape: Not Available.
- Hair Colour: Black.
Brian J. Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of $2 million U.S dollars. Credits to his acting successful acting career which has helped him accumulate such a net worth. He is well known for portraying Will Gorski in the Netflix-produced series Sense8, Lieutenant Matthew Scott in the military science fiction television series Stargate Universe.
Brian J. Smith Came Out as Gay
Smith admitted to Attitude that his childhood pain is still something he channels into his work. “I had to be very, very careful about telling people the truth about myself,” Smith said. “It still reverberates. A lot of my work is about that. The things that move me as an actor are those echoes that come up.”
Brian J. Smith Career
While enrolled at Collin College, he worked as theatre technician. Smith was later cast as Alex in A Clockwork Orange in a Quad C Theatre production to great reviews. In 2005, Smith portrayed Trey, a gay man facing intolerance from the son of a fundamentalist preacher, in an independent film, Hate Crime, that featured at multiple gay and lesbian film festivals around the United States.
After graduating from Juilliard, he briefly considered joining the US Army due to several setbacks in his career. Eventually, Smith received acting roles in two more independent films, The War Boys and Red Hook. He appeared on Broadway in the 2008 play Come Back, Little Sheba as the character Turk. Smith portrayed the character of Lieutenant Matthew Scott, a lead role in the 2009 Stargate television series, Stargate Universe, until its cancellation in 2010.
He recurred on The CW’s Gossip Girl in 2011 and starred in the SyFy original film Red Faction: Origins. In April 2012, he started his run as Andrei in the hit Broadway show, The Columnist, which ended in July 2012. Smith’s next projects include the mini-series Coma from producer Tony Scott and Warehouse 13 for SyFy. Smith also guest-starred on Law & Order.
He starred in a much-praised production on Broadway of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie in September 2013. This role earned Smith Drama Desk and Tony Award nominations in 2014 as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. He was a lead cast member on the Netflix original series Sense8 from 2015 to 2018. He also appeared in the pilot episode of Quantico as one of the new FBI recruits.
Brian J. Smith Movies
- 2005 Hate Crime Trey McCoy
- 2009 The War Boys George
- 2009 Red Hook Chappy
- 2011 Red Faction: Origins Jake Mason
- 2016 22 Chaser Ben
- 2016 The Passing Season Sam Alden
Brian J. Smith TV Shows
- 2009 Law & Order, Derek Sherman
- 2009–11 Stargate Universe, Matthew Scott
- 2009–10 Stargate Universe Kino, Matthew Scott
- 2010 Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Hector MacQueen
- 2011 Gossip Girl, Max Harding
- 2012 Warehouse 13, Jesse Ashton
- 2012 Coma, Paul Carpin
- 2012 The Good Wife, Ricky Waters
- 2012 Person of Interest, Shayn Coleman
- 2013 Blue Bloods, Robert Carter
- 2013 Defiance, Gordon McClintlock
- 2013 Unforgettable, John Curtis
- 2015–2018 Sense8, Will Gorski
- 2015 Quantico, Eric Packer
- 2019 Treadstone, Doug McKenna
- 2019 World on Fire, Webster
Frequently Asked Questions About Brian J. Smith
Who is Brian J. Smith?
Brian J. Smith, is well known for his portrayal as Will Gorski in the Netflix-produced series Sense8, Lieutenant Matthew Scott in the military science fiction television series Stargate Universe.
How old is Brian Smith?
Smith is 38 years old as of 2019, born on on 12 October 1981.
How tall is Brian Smith?
Smith stands at a height of 1.84 m.
Is Brian Smith married?
No, Smith is not married, he recently came out as gay but he is yet to reveal more about his love life and his partner. This information wiull be updated as soon as its available.
Is Brian J. Smith Gay?
Yes, Smith came out as gay on 7 November 2019, in an interview with Attitude. He says he first came out to his family eight years ago, “When I came out to my parents they were wonderful.
How much is Brian Smith worth?
Smith has an estimated net worth of $2 million U.S dollars. Credits to his acting successful acting career which has helped him accumulate such a net worth. He is well known for portraying Will Gorski in the Netflix-produced series Sense8, Lieutenant Matthew Scott in the military science fiction television series Stargate Universe.
How much does Brian Smith make?
Not Known.
Where does Brian Smith live?
Not Known.
Is Brian Smith dead or alive?
Brian Smith is still alive and in good health.