
Brent Spiner
Acting
Brent Jay Spiner (born February 2, 1949) 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.

Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Self

Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Commander Data

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Self

Brentwood
Brent Spiner

Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Self

The Midnight Man
Ezekiel

Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Lt. Cmdr. Data

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Lieutenant Commander Data

Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)

Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)

Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom

Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach

The Aviator
Robert Gross

Jack
Vernon

An Unexpected Love
Brad

Star Trek: Nemesis
Lt. Commander Data

The Master of Disguise
Devlin Bowman

I Am Sam
Shoe Saleman

The Ponder Heart
Dorris Grabney

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self

Dude, Where's My Car?
Pierre (uncredited)

Geppetto
Stromboli

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Earl Mills

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Conan O'Brien (voice)

Star Trek: Insurrection
Lt. Commander Data

Trekkies
Self

Out to Sea
Gil Godwyn

Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Self

Star Trek Story
Self

Phenomenon
Dr. Bob

Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self

Pie in the Sky
Upscale Guy

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
(uncredited)

Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data

Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon

Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Lt. Commander Data / Lore

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
Lt. Commander Data

Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Self

Star Trek: Federation Science
Data

Miss Firecracker
Preacher Mann

Shocker
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)

Family Sins
Ken McMahon

Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Jim Stevens

Sunday in the Park with George
Franz / Dennis

Crime of Innocence

Rent Control
Leonard Junger

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Corinne's Boss

Stardust Memories
Fan in Lobby







