Brent Spiner
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Brent Jay Spiner (born February 2, 1949) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the android Lieutenant Commander Data in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and four subsequent films. His portrayal of Data in Star Trek: First Contact and of Dr. Brackish Okun in Independence Day, both in 1996, earned him a Saturn Award and Saturn Award nomination respectively. He has also enjoyed a career in the theatre and as a musician. He was born to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. After his father's death, he was adopted by Sylvia's second husband, Sol Mintz, whose surname he used between 1955 and 1975. He was raised Jewish. He attended Bellaire High School, Bellaire, Texas. Spiner became active on the Bellaire Speech team, winning the national championship in dramatic interpretation. He attended the University of Houston where he performed in local theatre.
Known for
Credits
Independence Day (1996)
as Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
as Dr. Brakish Okun
The Aviator (2004)
as Robert Gross
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
as Lieutenant Commander Data
Superhero Movie (2008)
as Dr. Strom
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
as Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
as Lt. Commander Data
Phenomenon (1996)
as Dr. Bob
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
I Am Sam (2001)
as Shoe Saleman
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
as Pierre (uncredited)
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
as Lt. Commander Data
The Master of Disguise (2002)
as Devlin Bowman
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995)
as (uncredited)
Brentwood (2018)
as Brent Spiner
Material Girls (2006)
as Tommy Katzenbach
Stardust Memories (1980)
as Fan in Lobby
Shocker (1989)
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Corrina, Corrina (1994)
as Brent Witherspoon
Out to Sea (1997)
as Gil Godwyn
Trekkies (1997)
as Self
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
as Earl Mills
An Unexpected Love (2003)
as Brad
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
as Coach Mackey (voice)
Star Trek Story (1996)
as Self
Jack (2004)
as Vernon
Miss Firecracker (1989)
as Preacher Mann
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things... (2014)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
The Midnight Man (2016)
as Ezekiel
Pie in the Sky (1996)
as Upscale Guy
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification (2013)
Actor
Geppetto (2000)
as Stromboli
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)
as Self
Family Sins (1987)
as Ken McMahon
Best Christmas Movies Ever! (2024)
as Self
Crime of Innocence (1985)
Actor
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994)
as Self
Sylvan in Paradise (1986)
Actor
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996)
as Self
Sunday in the Park with George (1986)
as Franz / Dennis
The Ponder Heart (2001)
as Dorris Grabney
Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986)
as Jim Stevens
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016)
as Self
Rent Control (1984)
as Leonard Junger
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
as Corinne's Boss
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command (2014)
Actor
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001)
as Self
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations (1993)
as Self
Star Trek: Federation Science (1992)
as Data
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023)
as Commander Data
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation (2012)
as Self