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.
Movie | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | Self | 2019-11-26 |
Movie | Brentwood | Brent Spiner | 2018-08-02 |
Series | Outcast | Sidney | 2016-06-03 |
Movie | The Midnight Man | Ezekiel | 2016-03-01 |
Movie | Independence Day: Resurgence | Dr. Brakish Okun | 2016-06-22 |
Movie | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Coach Mackey (voice) | 2010-09-17 |
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 | I Am Sam | Shoe Saleman | 2001-12-28 |
Movie | A Girl Thing | Bob | 2001-01-19 |
Movie | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self | 2001-03-06 |
Movie | The Ponder Heart | Dorris Grabney | 2001-10-15 |
Movie | Geppetto | Stromboli | 2000-05-07 |
Movie | Dude, Where's My Car? | Pierre | 2000-12-15 |
Movie | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Earl Mills | 1999-08-21 |
Movie | South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | Conan O'Brien (voice) | 1999-06-30 |
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 | Independence Day | Dr. Brackish Okun | 1996-06-25 |
Movie | Pie in the Sky | Upscale Guy | 1996-02-09 |
Movie | Phenomenon | Dr. Bob | 1996-07-05 |
Movie | Star Trek: First Contact | Lieutenant Commander Data | 1996-11-22 |
Series | Deadly Games | Danny Schlecht | 1995-09-05 |
Movie | Star Trek The Next Generation - All Good Things | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-05-23 |
Movie | Star Trek: Generations | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-11-18 |
Movie | Corrina, Corrina | Brent Witherspoon | 1994-08-12 |
Movie | Star Trek The Next Generation: Time's Arrow | 1992-09-19 | |
Movie | Star Trek The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds | Data | 1990-06-18 |
Movie | Miss Firecracker | Preacher Mann | 1989-04-28 |
Movie | Shocker | Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | 1989-03-23 |
Movie | Star Trek The Next Generation: Encounter at Farpoint | 1987-09-26 | |
Movie | Family Sins | Ken McMahon | 1987-10-25 |
Series | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Data | 1987-09-28 |
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 |
Movie | Rent Control | Leonard Junger | 1984-05-05 |
Movie | Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains | Corinne's Boss | 1982-10-01 |
Movie | Stardust Memories | Fan in Lobby | 1980-09-26 |
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