Interview: Brian J. Smith < Sidewalks Entertainment

Actor Brian J. Smith talks about his latest role in FX’s “Class of ’09,” as well as his thoughts on the fans’ hope for a “Stargate” revival.

Video Content: Brian J. Smith (2023)

SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to actor Brian J. Smith about getting into acting, his thoughts on fans attempt to bring back “Stargate,” and playing Daniel Lennix in FX’s “Class of ’09.”

Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode. The sound has been removed from the promotional clips.

Mini-Biography:

A native of Allen, Texas, Brian J. Smith plays Daniel Lennix, an Executive Associate Assistant Director and former lawyer in FX’s “Class of ’09.” His breakout role was starring as Lieutenant Matthew Scott in TV’s “Stargate Universe” for two seasons. Smith’s other notable roles are Will Gorski in Netflix’s “Sense8,” Doug McKenna in “Treadstone,” Webster in “World on Fire,” Ken in “Essex County,” and Max Harding in several episodes of the original “Gossip Girl.” Some of his film roles include “Hate Crime,” “Red Hook,” “The War Boys,” the TV-movie “Red Faction: Origins,” and he played Berg in “The Matrix Resurrections.” In theatre, he played Andrei in “The Columnist” and his Tony Award-nominated role as Jim O’Connor / The Gentleman Caller in the 2013 revival of “The Glass Menagerie.” Smith has appeared in “Quantico,” “Law & Order,” “The Good Wife,” “Person of Interest,” “Blue Bloods,” “Defiance,” and “Unforgettable.”