Brent Spiner
ActingBrent 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. Brent Jay Spiner was born February 2, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. After his father's death, Spiner was adopted by Sylvia's second husband, Sol Mintz, whose surname he used between 1955 and 1975. Spiner 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
Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun
Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
The Aviator
Robert Gross
I Am Sam
Shoe Saleman
Dude, Where's My Car?
Pierre (uncredited)
Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Conan O'Brien (voice)
Phenomenon
Dr. Bob
Star Trek: Nemesis
Lt. Commander Data
Filmography — Acting
Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun
Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
The Aviator
Robert Gross
I Am Sam
Shoe Saleman
Dude, Where's My Car?
Pierre (uncredited)
Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Conan O'Brien (voice)
Phenomenon
Dr. Bob
Star Trek: Nemesis
Lt. Commander Data
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Corinne's Boss
Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Insurrection
Lt. Commander Data
Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon
Shocker
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Out to Sea
Gil Godwyn
The Master of Disguise
Devlin Bowman
Trekkies
Self
Geppetto
Stromboli
Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach
Stardust Memories
Fan in Lobby
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Earl Mills
Jack
Vernon
Miss Firecracker
Preacher Mann
Pie in the Sky
Upscale Guy
Star Trek Story
Self
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
(uncredited)
The Midnight Man
Ezekiel
An Unexpected Love
Brad
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Self
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Self
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Self
Crime of Innocence
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Jim Stevens
Family Sins
Ken McMahon
The Ponder Heart
Dorris Grabney
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
Sunday in the Park with George
Franz / Dennis
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
Brentwood
Brent Spiner
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Commander Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Lieutenant Commander Data
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Lt. Cmdr. Data
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
Rent Control
Leonard Junger
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Lt. Commander Data / Lore
Star Trek: Federation Science
Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
Lt. Commander Data