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
The Aviator (2004)
as Robert Gross
Superhero Movie (2008)
as Dr. Strom
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
as Dr. Brakish Okun
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
as Pierre (uncredited)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
as Lt. Commander Data
I Am Sam (2001)
as Shoe Saleman
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
as Lieutenant Commander Data
Phenomenon (1996)
as Dr. Bob
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
as Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
as Lt. Commander Data
The Master of Disguise (2002)
as Devlin Bowman
Corrina, Corrina (1994)
as Brent Witherspoon
Stardust Memories (1980)
as Fan in Lobby
Material Girls (2006)
as Tommy Katzenbach
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995)
as (uncredited)
Out to Sea (1997)
as Godwyn
Shocker (1989)
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Pie in the Sky (1996)
as Upscale Guy
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)
as Self
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
as Coach Mackey (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Miss Firecracker (1989)
as Preacher Mann
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
as Corinne's Boss
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
as Earl Mills
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)
as Self
The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World (2026)
as Self
Best Christmas Movies Ever! (2024)
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Sunday in the Park with George (1986)
as Franz / Dennis
Trekkies (1997)
as Self
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016)
as Self
Jack (2004)
as Vernon
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994)
as Self
Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore Documentary (—)
as Self
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations (1993)
as Self
Collectormania 6 (2004)
as Self
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023)
as Commander Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things... (2014)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Brentwood (2018)
as Brent Spiner
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek Story (1996)
as Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001)
as Self
The Midnight Man (2016)
as Ezekiel
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command (2014)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation (2012)
as Self
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996)
as Self
Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986)
as Jim Stevens
An Unexpected Love (2003)
as Brad
Star Trek: Federation Science (1992)
as Data
Geppetto (2000)
as Stromboli
Crime of Innocence (1985)
Actor
Rent Control (1984)
as Leonard Junger
The Ponder Heart (2001)
as Dorris Grabney
Family Sins (1987)
as Ken McMahon
Sylvan in Paradise (1986)
Actor