Brent Spiner
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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
Credits
Independence Day (1996)
as Dr. Brackish Okun
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
as Dr. Brakish Okun
The Aviator (2004)
as Robert Gross
Superhero Movie (2008)
as Dr. Strom
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
as Lieutenant Commander Data
I Am Sam (2001)
as Shoe Saleman
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
as Lt. Commander Data
Phenomenon (1996)
as Dr. Bob
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
as Pierre (uncredited)
Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
as Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Generations (1994)
as Lt. Commander Data
Shocker (1989)
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
The Master of Disguise (2002)
as Devlin Bowman
Corrina, Corrina (1994)
as Brent Witherspoon
Material Girls (2006)
as Tommy Katzenbach
Out to Sea (1997)
as Gil Godwyn
Stardust Memories (1980)
as Fan in Lobby
Collectormania 6 (2004)
as Self
The Midnight Man (2016)
as Ezekiel
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)
as Coach Mackey (voice)
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995)
as (uncredited)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
as Earl Mills
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)
as Self
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
as Corinne's Boss
Trekkies (1997)
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023)
as Commander Data
Miss Firecracker (1989)
as Preacher Mann
Jack (2004)
as Vernon
Geppetto (2000)
as Stromboli
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things... (2014)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Brentwood (2018)
as Brent Spiner
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994)
as Self
An Unexpected Love (2003)
as Brad
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command (2014)
Actor
Crime of Innocence (1985)
Actor
The Ponder Heart (2001)
as Dorris Grabney
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996)
as Self
Star Trek Story (1996)
as Self
Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore Documentary (—)
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption (2013)
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Pie in the Sky (1996)
as Upscale Guy
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001)
as Self
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation (2012)
as Self
Sylvan in Paradise (1986)
Actor
Best Christmas Movies Ever! (2024)
as Self
Rent Control (1984)
as Leonard Junger
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification (2013)
Actor
The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World (2026)
as Self
Family Sins (1987)
as Ken McMahon
Sunday in the Park with George (1986)
as Franz / Dennis
Star Trek: Federation Science (1992)
as Data
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations (1993)
as Self
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016)
as Self
Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986)
as Jim Stevens