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!
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Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Commander Data
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
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Brentwood
Brent Spiner
Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
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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
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Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)
Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach
The Aviator
Robert Gross
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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
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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
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Out to Sea
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Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
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Star Trek Story
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Phenomenon
Dr. Bob
Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
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Pie in the Sky
Upscale Guy
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
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Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data
Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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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
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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