Brent Spiner
Known for Acting · 100 credits
- Born
- 1949-02-02 (age 77)
- Place of birth
- Houston - Texas - USA
- Also known as
- برنت اسپاینر
Biography
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.
He was born to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. After his father's death, he was adopted by Sylvia's second husband, Sol Mintz, whose surname he used between 1955 and 1975. He 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.
Known For
TV Shows (46)
Family Guy
1999
as Brent Spiner (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Robots (voice)
Friends
1994
as James Campbell
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Graham Barnes
Frasier
1993
as Albert
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Data
Young Justice
2010
as Joker (voice)
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Brent Spiner (uncredited)
Cheers
1982
as Bill Grand
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
as Dr. Arik Soong
Night Court
1984
as Bob Wheeler
Warehouse 13
2009
as Brother Adrian
Hill Street Blues
1981
Hunter
1984
as Willie Vaughn
Ray Donovan
2013
as Therapist
American Playhouse
1982
as Franz / Dennis
Mad About You
1992
as Bob, the Dog Agent
Star Wars Rebels
2014
as Gall Trayvis (voice)
Star Trek: Picard
2020
as Data / Lore / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10 / Dr. Adam Soong / Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
The Outer Limits
1995
as Professor Trent Davis
Leverage
2008
as William Quint
Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Reverend Peabody
The Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Dead Run")
Gargoyles
1994
as Puck (voice)
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as The Sandman
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Data (voice)
The Librarians
2014
as Puck (voice)
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
2010
as Purple Man (voice)
Justice League Action
2016
as Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)
The Guild
2007
as Brent Spiner
Generator Rex
2010
Alphas
2011
as Dr. Kern
Dream On
1990
as Dr. Strongwater
Outcast
2016
as Sidney
Night Court
2023
as Bob Wheeler / Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler
The Ready Room
2019
as Self
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
as Ned Vanderhoff
Threshold
2005
as Dr. Nigel Fenway
Blunt Talk
2015
as Phil
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
2021
as Self
Deadly Games
1995
as Danny Schlecht
The Dain Curse
1978
as Tom Fink
A Girl Thing
2001
as Bob
Robert Kennedy & His Times
1985
as Allard Lowenstein
Fresh Hell
2011
as Brent Spiner
Gottschalk Late Night
1992
as Self
Movies (54)
Independence Day
1996
as Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
as Dr. Brakish Okun
The Aviator
2004
as Robert Gross
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
as Lieutenant Commander Data
I Am Sam
2001
as Shoe Saleman
Phenomenon
1996
as Dr. Bob
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
as Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
as Lt. Commander Data
Dude, Where's My Car?
2000
as Pierre (uncredited)
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995
as (uncredited)
Brentwood
2018
as Brent Spiner
Star Trek: Generations
1994
as Lt. Commander Data
Superhero Movie
2008
as Dr. Strom
Corrina, Corrina
1994
as Brent Witherspoon
The Master of Disguise
2002
as Devlin Bowman
Material Girls
2006
as Tommy Katzenbach
Shocker
1989
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Out to Sea
1997
as Gil Godwyn
Stardust Memories
1980
as Fan in Lobby
Trekkies
1997
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
2014
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek Story
1996
as Self
Jack
2004
as Vernon
The Midnight Man
2016
as Ezekiel
An Unexpected Love
2003
as Brad
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999
as Earl Mills
Miss Firecracker
1989
as Preacher Mann
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
2019
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
2013
Pie in the Sky
1996
as Upscale Guy
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
2010
as Coach Mackey (voice)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
2013
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Crime of Innocence
1985
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
2024
as Self
Geppetto
2000
as Stromboli
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
1982
as Corinne's Boss
Family Sins
1987
as Ken McMahon
Rent Control
1984
as Leonard Junger
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996
as Self
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
1994
as Self
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
1986
as Jim Stevens
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
as Self
The Ponder Heart
2001
as Dorris Grabney
Star Trek: Federation Science
1992
as Data
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023
as Commander Data
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016
as Self
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
1993
as Self
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001
as Self
Sunday in the Park with George
1986
as Franz / Dennis
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
2012
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
About Brent Spiner
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. He was born to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. After his father's death… With 100 credits spanning from 1978 to 2024, Brent Spiner has appeared in 54 films and 46 TV shows.
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Most Popular Brent Spiner Movies
- Independence Day (1996) — as Dr. Brackish Okun
- Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) — as Dr. Brakish Okun
- The Aviator (2004) — as Robert Gross
- Star Trek: First Contact (1996) — as Lieutenant Commander Data
- I Am Sam (2001) — as Shoe Saleman
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