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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