Critically acclaimed actor Gaius Charles is a powerhouse talent who continues to demonstrate his strength, magnetism and versatility in film, television, theater and new media. Perhaps best know for his portrayal of “Brian ‘Smash’ Williams” in the Emmy nominated and AFI and Peabody award winning television drama, Friday Night Lights, Gaius' television credits also include Taken (series regular), Grey's Anatomy (series regular), Roswell (recurring), God Friended Me (recurring) Aquarius (recurring), Drunk History (recurring) and Necessary Roughness (recurring). Gaius’ other television credits include guest appearances on: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Blindspot, NCIS, Pan Am, and Law and Order: SVU.
Gaius’ film credits include award winning independent features, The Stanford Prison Experiment (directed by Kyle Alvarez), Toe To Toe (directed by Emily Abt) and The Messenger (directed by Oren Moverman). He's also worked on studio productions like Salt (Columbia Pictures) and Takers (Sony/Screen Gems).