Brian J. Smith

Brian J. Smith is an American actor best known for playing Will Gorski on Netflix’s Sense8, a series celebrated for its queer storytelling and global LGBTQ ensemble. He publicly came out as gay in November 2019 in an Attitude magazine cover story, describing years of hiding his identity while growing up in conservative Texas and the profound relief he felt after joining the openly queer Sense8 cast. Smith has since become a visible gay figure in genre television, often speaking about authenticity, chosen family, and the impact of queer representation on his life and career.