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 | Star Trek: Picard | Dr. Noonien Soong | 2020-01-23 |
Movie | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | Self | 2019-11-26 |
Movie | Brentwood | Brent Spiner | 2018-08-02 |
Movie | The Midnight Man | Ezekiel | 2016-03-01 |
Movie | Independence Day: Resurgence | Dr. Brakish Okun | 2016-06-22 |
Series | Outcast | Sidney | 2016-06-03 |
Series | Blunt Talk | Phil | 2015-08-22 |
Series | Ray Donovan | Therapist | 2013-06-30 |
Movie | Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation | Self | 2012-11-04 |
Series | Alphas | Unknown | 2011-07-11 |
Series | Fresh Hell | Brent Spiner | 2011-11-02 |
Series | Generator Rex | Unknown | 2010-04-23 |
Movie | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Coach Mackey (voice) | 2010-09-17 |
Movie | Superhero Movie | Dr. Strom | 2008-03-28 |
Series | Leverage | Unknown | 2008-12-07 |
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 | The Aviator | Robert Gross | 2004-12-17 |
Movie | Jack | Vernon | 2004-06-19 |
Movie | An Unexpected Love | Brad | 2003-03-24 |
Movie | The Master of Disguise | Devlin Bowman | 2002-08-02 |
Movie | Star Trek: Nemesis | Lt. Commander Data | 2002-12-13 |
Movie | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self | 2001-03-06 |
Movie | A Girl Thing | Bob | 2001-01-19 |
Series | Star Trek: Enterprise | Unknown | 2001-09-26 |
Movie | I Am Sam | Shoe Saleman | 2001-12-28 |
Movie | The Ponder Heart | Dorris Grabney | 2001-10-15 |
Series | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Unknown | 2001-09-30 |
Movie | Geppetto | Stromboli | 2000-05-07 |
Movie | Dude, Where's My Car? | Pierre | 2000-12-15 |
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 | 1998-12-11 |
Movie | Out to Sea | Gil Godwyn | 1997-07-02 |
Movie | Trekkies | Self | 1997-10-18 |
Movie | Star Trek: First Contact | Lieutenant Commander Data | 1996-11-22 |
Movie | Pie in the Sky | Upscale Guy | 1996-02-09 |
Movie | Independence Day | Dr. Brackish Okun | 1996-06-25 |
Movie | Phenomenon | Dr. Bob | 1996-07-05 |
Series | The Outer Limits | Unknown | 1995-03-26 |
Series | Deadly Games | Danny Schlecht | 1995-09-05 |
Movie | Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit | Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage) | 1995-05-08 |
Movie | Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation | Self | 1994-05-15 |
Movie | Corrina, Corrina | Brent Witherspoon | 1994-08-12 |
Movie | Star Trek: Generations | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-11-18 |
Series | Friends | James Campbell | 1994-09-22 |
Series | Gargoyles | Unknown | 1994-10-24 |
Movie | Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations | Self | 1993-01-01 |
Series | Frasier | Albert | 1993-09-16 |
Series | Mad About You | Unknown | 1992-09-23 |
Movie | Shocker | Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | 1989-03-23 |
Movie | Miss Firecracker | Preacher Mann | 1989-04-28 |
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 |
Series | Night Court | Unknown | 1984-01-04 |
Movie | Rent Control | Leonard Junger | 1984-05-05 |
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 |
Movie | Stardust Memories | Fan in Lobby | 1980-09-26 |
Series | The Dain Curse | Tom Fink | 1978-05-22 |
Series | The Paper Chase | Student in Reese's class | 1978-09-09 |