Michael Crawford (OBE) in 1988 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for charitable and philanthropic services, particularly to children's charities. Michael Crawford Michael Patrick Smith, (born 19 January 1942) known by the professional stage name of Michael Crawford, is an English actor, comedian, singer, voice artist and philanthropist. He has received international critical acclaim and won numerous awards during his career, which has included many film and television performances as well as stagework on both London's West End and on Broadway in New York City. He is best known for playing the
Brian Michael Smith Brian Michael Smith Brian Michael Smith (Born January 29, 1983) is an American actor known for his recurring role OWN's "Queen Sugar" as well as appearances on NBC's "Chicago P.D.", HBO's Girls and Showtime thriller "Homeland". Brian Michael Smith was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He was raised by his mother, Ingrid Smith, an event planner and Ford Motor Company employee, with the support of his close-knit family. He and his mother spent his early years living with aunts, cousins and adopted brother. Although assigned-female at birth, he self-identified and was perceived as male throughout his childhood. He