Brian J. Smith

American actor and 'Sense8' star

Brian J. Smith - American actor and 'Sense8' star
Born

October 12th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor born in 1981, recognized for performances in film, television, and theater. Gained prominence through the role of Will Gorski in the Netflix series 'Sense8'. Appeared in the television series 'Stargate Universe' as Matthew Scott. Engaged in numerous theater productions, showcasing a range of acting skills across genres.

Played Will Gorski in 'Sense8'

Starred as Matthew Scott in 'Stargate Universe'

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