Brian Smith may refer to:

Academics and educators

*Sir

Brian Smith (chemist) Sir (Eric) Brian Smith (born 10 October 1933) is an English physical chemist who was Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford, and vice-chancellor of Cardiff University, Wales.

(born 1933), British university administrator * Brian David Smith (born 1961), academic researcher, author and adviser in the area of strategic management *

Brian Cantwell Smith Brian Cantwell Smith is a philosopher and cognitive scientist working in the fields of cognitive science, computer science, information studies, and philosophy, especially ontology. His research has focused on the foundations and philosophy o ...

, Dean of the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto * Brian K. Smith, associate professor of Information Sciences and Technology at Pennsylvania State University

Arts and entertainment

* Brian Smith (New Zealand musician) (born 1939), jazz saxophonist * Brian Smith (Canadian musician) (born 1949), guitarist of the rock band Trooper * Brian Smith (photographer) (born 1959), American sports and celebrity portrait photographer * Brian Reffin Smith (born 1946), British writer, artist and teacher * Brian Thomas Smith (born 1977), American actor and comedian * Brian J. Smith (born 1981), American actor * Brian Michael Smith (born 1983), American actor * Brian Smith (American musician) (born 1990), American musician with Biological Lovers *

Brian Bowen Smith Brian Bowen Smith is an American commercial and fine-art photographer known for his celebrity portraits. He was mentored by Herb Ritts who helped him discover his own personal photographic style. Life and career Early life Bowen Smith was b ...

, American photographer * Brian S. Smith, character in the comic strip ''Piled Higher and Deeper''

Politics and law

* Brian Smith (Canadian politician) (born 1934), British Columbia politician * Brian Smith (Connecticut politician), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives * Brian Smith (Pennsylvania politician), member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives *

Brian Smith (Vermont politician) Brian Smith is an American politician who has served in the Vermont House of Representatives The Vermont House of Representatives is the lower house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. The House ...

, member of the Vermont House of Representatives

Sports

American football

* Brian Smith (linebacker, born 1966), American football player * Brian Smith (American football coach) (born 1980), American football coach * Brian Smith (defensive end) (born 1983), American football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars *

Brian Smith (linebacker, born 1989) Brian Smith (born January 8, 1989) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park ...

, American football player *

Brian Smith (defensive back) Brian Smith (born September 19, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He went undrafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at Virginia Union University. L ...

(born 1990), American football player

Other sports

Brian Smith (baseball) Randall Brian Smith (born September 17, 1972) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Playing career He played during one season at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 27th round o ...

(born 1972), Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates *

Brian Smith (cyclist) Brian Smith (born 7 July 1967 in Paisley) is a Scottish former racing cyclist turned commentator and manager. Before turning professional Smith rode for the French amateur team Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt. He won the professional ...

(born 1967), Scottish cyclist turned commentator *

Brian Smith (ice hockey, born 1937) Brian Stuart Smith (born December 6, 1937) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 61 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a prof ...

, former ice hockey player *

Brian Smith (ice hockey, born 1940) Brian Desmond Smith (September 6, 1940 – August 2, 1995) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and sportscaster. Smith was born in Ottawa, Ontario, the son of former professional ice hockey player Des Smith and brother of former profe ...

(1940–1995), former ice hockey player and Canadian sportscaster *

Brian Smith (footballer, born 1955) Brian Smith (12 September 1955 – August 2013) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Playing career Born in Bolton, Smith played for Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, Tulsa Roughnecks, Blackpool, Bournemouth, ...

(1955–2013), English professional footballer *

Brian Smith (footballer, born 1966) Brian Smith (born 27 October 1966) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Sheffield, England, he spent all but a short loan spell with his home town club Sheffield United. Career Smith initially signed with Sheffield United a ...

, English footballer who played for Sheffield United *

Brian Smith (racing driver) Brian Smith (born 22 April 1975 in Castelar, Buenos Aires Province) is a racing driver from Argentina. Smith was the 1995 Argentine Formula Renault champion, before competing in the British Formula 3 Championship and eventually International Form ...

(born 1975), racing driver from Argentina *

Brian Smith (rugby league, born 1954) Brian Smith (born 14 March 1954) is an Australian rugby league coach and former player. He was also the Football Manager for the New Zealand Warriors. Life and career Career Smith played for St. George 1973-74 and South Sydney Rabbitoh ...

, rugby league player and coach * Brian Smith (rugby, born 1966), rugby league player and rugby union player and coach

Others

* Brian Smith (bishop) (born 1943), British bishop * Brian Smith (priest) (born 1944), retired Anglican priest * Brian L. Smith (born 1939), Royal Canadian Air Force officer