Brent Spiner
Acting
Born February 2, 1949 · Houston - Texas - USA
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.
Films (55)
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
2024
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
2019
Brentwood
2018
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016
The Midnight Man
2016
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
2013
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
2012
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
2010
Superhero Movie
2008
Material Girls
2006
The Aviator
2004
Jack
2004
An Unexpected Love
2003
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
The Master of Disguise
2002
I Am Sam
2001
The Ponder Heart
2001
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001
Dude, Where's My Car?
2000
Geppetto
2000
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
Trekkies
1997
Out to Sea
1997
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996
Star Trek Story
1996
Phenomenon
1996
Independence Day
1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
Pie in the Sky
1996
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995
Star Trek: Generations
1994
Corrina, Corrina
1994
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
1994
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
1993
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
1993
Star Trek: Federation Science
1992
Miss Firecracker
1989
Shocker
1989
Family Sins
1987
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
1986
Sunday in the Park with George
1986
Crime of Innocence
1985
Rent Control
1984
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
1982
Stardust Memories
1980