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Hollywood Rebooted Podcast | Lone Star 911 Actor Brian Michael Smith
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- Feb 9, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Hollywood Rebooted Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse that is Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: Lone Star). Brian’s path to becoming a series regular wasn't an overnight success, it was a masterclass in persistence, craft, and authenticity. We trace his steps from his roots in Michigan to the high-stakes acting scene in New York City, and finally, his move to Los Angeles. 📌 In This Episode, We Discuss: The Early Days: How a kid from Michigan set his sights on the arts. The NYC Grind: Brian’s transition from being an acting teacher and mentor to landing his first big breaks. The Breakthrough: His journey through recurring roles on hit shows like ]9-1-1: Lone Star – He stars as firefighter Paul Strickland (Series Regular). Queen Sugar – He played Toine Wilkins, a police officer and close friend of the Bordelon family (Recurring). The L Word: Generation Q – He appeared as Pierce Williams, a political strategist (Recurring). After – He played the role of Jeremy Washington. Blue Bloods – He appeared in multiple episodes as Officer Buckley. Guest & Additional Appearances Chicago P.D. – Roland Garrett (Episode: "Snitch") Girls – Cop 1 (This was his first speaking credit in 2015) Homeland – EMT Nate Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – ConElectric Worker #2 Paul Strickland & Lone Star: What it’s like portraying a fan-favorite character on a massive network drama. Advice for Actors: The mindset shift required to go from "working actor" to "series regular." 🔗 Connect with Brian Michael Smith: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brianmichael/ ⚡ Support Battery Not Included: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell! It helps us keep the battery charged and bring you more conversations with the industry's…