Brian Thomas Smith
Encyclopedia
Brian Thomas Smith is an American
actor and comedian best known for playing Zack Johnson in The Big Bang Theory
, and his appearances on Fear Factor
and The Amazing Race
. He has also made guest appearances on Two and a Half Men
and The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases.
, a.k.a. Central Missouri State University before moving to Los Angeles
. Brian is at heart a competitor whose greatest accomplishment in life was starting every basketball
game his high school
varsity season after being cut the prior two seasons.
He was a member of the sketch comedy
troupe, The Exploding Pajamas.
He also has a younger brother, Greg, who participated with him on The Amazing Race
.
. The two were involved in a car
accident during the sixth leg that injured their cameraman and pushed them to last place, but they caught up to the team in front of them resulting in a footrace. The brothers were too quick on their feet and eliminated the other team. They placed sixth overall.
, Burger King
, State Farm
, Lopez Tonight
, Heineken
, Carl's Jr.
, Coors Light
, Budweiser
, Taco Bell
, Pop Chips, and Honda
. His most notable and recent perhaps being his speedo
Miller Lite
commercial.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor and comedian best known for playing Zack Johnson in The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers...
, and his appearances on Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare reality game show. The original Dutch version was called Now or Neverland. When Endemol USA and NBC adapted it to the American market in 2001, they changed the name to Fear Factor. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a...
and The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two people, who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams...
. He has also made guest appearances on Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
and The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases.
Early Life
Brian, graduated from the University of Central MissouriUniversity of Central Missouri
The University of Central Missouri is a four-year public institution in Warrensburg, Missouri.- History :...
, a.k.a. Central Missouri State University before moving to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. Brian is at heart a competitor whose greatest accomplishment in life was starting every basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
game his high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
varsity season after being cut the prior two seasons.
He was a member of the sketch comedy
Sketch comedy
A sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
troupe, The Exploding Pajamas.
He also has a younger brother, Greg, who participated with him on The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two people, who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams...
.
The Amazing Race
Brian and Greg made it to Leg 7 of the race during season 7The Amazing Race 7
The Amazing Race 7 is the seventh installment of the reality television show The Amazing Race. The Amazing Race 7 features 11 teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world...
. The two were involved in a car
Čar
Čar is a village in the municipality of Bujanovac, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the town has a population of 296 people.-References:...
accident during the sixth leg that injured their cameraman and pushed them to last place, but they caught up to the team in front of them resulting in a footrace. The brothers were too quick on their feet and eliminated the other team. They placed sixth overall.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Show Name | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Duel Duel A duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed-upon rules.Duels in this form were chiefly practised in Early Modern Europe, with precedents in the medieval code of chivalry, and continued into the modern period especially among... |
N/A |
| 2005 | The Amazing Race The Amazing Race The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two people, who have some form of a preexisting personal relationship, race around the world in competition with other teams... |
Himself |
| 2005 | 101 Even Bigger Celebrity Oops | Himself |
| 2006 | The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases | Himself |
| 2006 | The 12th Man | Adam Rump |
| 2006 | Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake... |
Emmett |
| 2007 | What Ever Happened to Gavin Buckmaster? | Gavin |
| 2008 | No Place Like Home | Matt |
| 2009 | The Moonlighters | Bob |
| 2009 | Perry's Fairies | N/A |
| 2009-2010 | The Indies | Sean |
| 2010 | A Good Knight's Quest | Agent One |
| 2009 | Zombie Drugs | Bobby |
| 2010-2011 | The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, both of whom serve as executive producers on the show, along with Steven Molaro. All three also serve as head writers... |
Zack Johnson |
| 2010-2011 | Casual: The Series | Guy |
Commercials
He has also appeared in commercials for Miller LiteMiller Lite
Miller Lite is a 4.2% abv pale lager brand sold by MillerCoors of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Sibling beers include Miller Genuine Draft and Miller High Life.-History:...
, Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
, State Farm
State farm
State farm can refer to:*Sovkhoz, a type of state-owned farm in the Soviet Union*Volkseigenes Gut, a type of state-owned farm in East Germany*Państwowe Gospodarstwo Rolne, a type of state-owned farm in People's Republic of Poland...
, Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight was an American late-night television talk show hosted by comedian George Lopez. The hour-long program premiered on November 9, 2009, on cable network TBS. Lopez was the first Mexican American to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network in the United States. The...
, Heineken
Heineken
Heineken is a Dutch beer which has been brewed by Heineken International since 1873. It is available in a 4.6% alcohol variety in countries such as Ireland. It is the flagship product of the Heineken company and is made of purified water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. In 1886 H...
, Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr. is an American fast-food restaurant chain located mostly in the Western and Southwestern United States. The first store has opened in Canada in Kelowna, BC. They are in the process of expanding to Mexico, Malaysia, Denmark, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Russia, Vietnam,...
, Coors Light
Coors Light
Coors Light is a light beer produced by the Coors Brewing Company. It was first produced in 1978.The beer has a "Cold Certified" label which turns the mountains on the label from white to blue when the beer's temperature is lowered to 4 degrees Celsius .- Promotions :In 2008, Coors Light became...
, Budweiser
Budweiser
Budweiser is a German adjective describing something or someone from the city of České Budějovice in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic.Beer brewing in České Budějovice dates back to the 13th century...
, Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
, Pop Chips, and Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
. His most notable and recent perhaps being his speedo
Speedo
Speedo International Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories. Founded in Australia in 1914, the industry leading company is now a subsidiary of Pentland Group Plc. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from swimsuits and goggles to wrist...
Miller Lite
Miller Lite
Miller Lite is a 4.2% abv pale lager brand sold by MillerCoors of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Sibling beers include Miller Genuine Draft and Miller High Life.-History:...
commercial.