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Brent Spiner

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.


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Born:
Feb 2, 1949 In Houston - Texas - USA
Movie/TV Credits:
42
First Appeared:
In the movie Stardust Memories 1980-09-26
Latest Project:
Movie Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary 2019-11-26
Known For
Filmography
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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