Brent Spiner
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brent Jay Spiner (/ˈspaɪnər/, born February 2, 1949, height 5' 10" (1,78 m)) 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
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Generations
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: First Contact
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Insurrection
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Nemesis
Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day
Robert Gross
The Aviator
Tommy Katzenbach
Material Girls
Brent Witherspoon
Corrina, Corrina
Stromboli
Geppetto
Dr. Strom
Superhero Movie
Coach Mackey (voice)
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Conan O'Brien (voice)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Dr. Bob
Phenomenon
Corinne's Boss
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Devlin Bowman
The Master of Disguise
Fan in Lobby
Stardust Memories
Commander Data
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Self
Trekkies
Gil Godwyn
Out to Sea
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow
Data
Star Trek: Federation Science
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
Self
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Earl Mills
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Self
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Bob
A Girl Thing
Franz / Dennis
Sunday in the Park with George
Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self
Star Trek Story
Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Dorris Grabney
The Ponder Heart
Preacher Mann
Miss Firecracker
Upscale Guy
Pie in the Sky
Self
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Crime of Innocence
Dr. Brakish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence
Ezekiel
The Midnight Man
Jim Stevens
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Ken McMahon
Family Sins
Vernon
Jack
Leonard Junger
Rent Control
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Shocker
Self
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Brad
An Unexpected Love
Shoe Saleman
I Am Sam
Pierre (uncredited)
Dude, Where's My Car?
Brent Spiner
Brentwood
Self
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Self
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Self
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Data / Lore
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
(uncredited)
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
57
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-02-02
Place of Birth
Houston - Texas - USA
Also Known As
برنت اسپاینر