
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.
Series | Justice League Action | Edward Nygma | 2016-12-16 |
Series | Outcast | Sidney | 2016-06-03 |
Movie | The Midnight Man | Ezekiel | 2016-03-01 |
Movie | Independence Day: Resurgence | Dr. Brakish Okun | 2016-06-24 |
Movie | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Coach Mackey (voice) | 2012-12-02 |
Series | Alphas | Unknown | 2011-07-11 |
Series | Fresh Hell | Brent Spiner | 2011-11-02 |
Series | Generator Rex | Unknown | 2010-04-23 |
Series | Leverage | Unknown | 2008-12-07 |
Movie | Superhero Movie | Dr. Strom | 2008-03-27 |
Series | The Big Bang Theory | Brent Spiner | 2007-09-24 |
Movie | Material Girls | Tommy Katzenbach | 2006-08-18 |
Series | Threshold | Dr. Nigel Fenway | 2005-09-16 |
Movie | Jack | Vernon | 2004-06-19 |
Movie | The Aviator | Robert Gross | 2004-12-17 |
Movie | An Unexpected Love | Brad | 2003-03-24 |
Movie | Star Trek: Nemesis | Lt. Commander Data | 2002-12-13 |
Movie | The Master of Disguise | Devlin Bowman | 2002-08-02 |
Series | Star Trek: Enterprise | Unknown | 2001-09-26 |
Movie | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | 2001-03-06 | |
Movie | The Ponder Heart | Dorris Grabney | 2001-10-15 |
Movie | I Am Sam | Shoe Saleman | 2001-12-28 |
Series | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Unknown | 2001-09-30 |
Movie | Geppetto | Stromboli | 2000-05-07 |
Series | Family Guy | Unknown | 1999-01-31 |
Movie | South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | Conan O'Brien (voice) | 1999-06-30 |
Movie | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Earl Mills | 1999-08-21 |
Movie | Star Trek: Insurrection | Lt. Commander Data | 1998-12-10 |
Movie | Trekkies | Himself | 1997-10-18 |
Movie | Out to Sea | Gil Godwyn | 1997-07-02 |
Movie | Independence Day | Dr. Brackish Okun | 1996-06-25 |
Movie | Star Trek: First Contact | Lt. Commander Data | 1996-11-21 |
Movie | Phenomenon | Dr. Bob Niedorf | 1996-07-05 |
Series | The Outer Limits | Unknown | 1995-03-26 |
Series | Deadly Games | Danny Schlecht | 1995-09-05 |
Movie | Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation | 1994-05-21 | |
Series | Friends | James Campbell | 1994-09-22 |
Movie | Corrina, Corrina | Brent Witherspoon | 1994-08-12 |
Series | Gargoyles | Unknown | 1994-10-24 |
Movie | Star Trek: Generations | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-11-17 |
Series | Frasier | Unknown | 1993-09-16 |
Series | Mad About You | Unknown | 1992-09-23 |
Movie | Star Trek The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds | Data | 1990-06-18 |
Movie | Shocker | Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | 1989-10-27 |
Series | The Simpsons | Unknown | 1989-12-17 |
Series | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Data | 1987-09-28 |
Movie | Family Sins | Ken McMahon | 1987-10-25 |
Movie | Sunday in the Park with George | Franz / Dennis | 1986-06-16 |
Movie | Manhunt for Claude Dallas | Jim Stevens | 1986-10-26 |
Series | Robert Kennedy & His Times | Allard Lowenstein | 1985-01-27 |
Series | The Twilight Zone | Unknown | 1985-09-27 |
Movie | Robert Kennedy and His Times | Allard Lowenstein | 1985-01-27 |
Movie | Rent Control | Leonard Junger | 1984-05-05 |
Series | Night Court | Unknown | 1984-01-04 |
Series | Hunter | Unknown | 1984-09-18 |
Series | Tales from the Darkside | Unknown | 1984-09-30 |
Series | Cheers | Unknown | 1982-09-30 |
Movie | Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains | Corinne's Boss | 1982-10-01 |
Series | Hill Street Blues | Unknown | 1981-01-15 |
Series | The Paper Chase | Student in Reese's class | 1978-09-09 |
Series | The Dain Curse | Tom Fink | 1978-05-22 |
Series | Ryan's Hope | Doctor examining Kim | 1975-07-07 |