From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Brent Jay Spiner (/ˈspaɪnər/, born February 2, 1949, height 5' 10" (1,78 m)) 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.
Star Trek: Generations
(Lt. Commander Data)
Star Trek: Nemesis
(Lt. Commander Data)
Star Trek: Insurrection
(Lt. Commander Data)
Star Trek: First Contact
(Lieutenant Commander Data)
Independence Day
(Dr. Brackish Okun)
The Aviator
(Robert Gross)
Material Girls
(Tommy Katzenbach)
Corrina, Corrina
(Brent Witherspoon)
Geppetto
(Stromboli)
Superhero Movie
(Dr. Strom)
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
(Coach Mackey (voice))
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
(Conan O'Brien (voice))
Phenomenon
(Dr. Bob)
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
(Corinne's Boss)
The Master of Disguise
(Devlin Bowman)
Stardust Memories
(Fan in Lobby)
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
(Commander Data)
Trekkies
(Self)
Out to Sea
(Gil Godwyn)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow
(Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage))
Star Trek: Federation Science
(Data)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
(Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage))
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
(Self)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
(Earl Mills)
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
(Self)
A Girl Thing
(Bob)
Sunday in the Park with George
(Franz / Dennis)
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
(Self)
Star Trek Story
(Self)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
(Data (archive footage))
The Ponder Heart
(Dorris Grabney)
Miss Firecracker
(Preacher Mann)
Pie in the Sky
(Upscale Guy)
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
(Self)
Crime of Innocence
Independence Day: Resurgence
(Dr. Brakish Okun)
The Midnight Man
(Ezekiel)
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
(Jim Stevens)
Family Sins
(Ken McMahon)
Jack
(Vernon)
Rent Control
(Leonard Junger)
Shocker
(Talk Show Guest (uncredited))
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
(Self)
An Unexpected Love
(Brad)
I Am Sam
(Shoe Saleman)
Dude, Where's My Car?
(Pierre)
Brentwood
(Brent Spiner)
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
(Self)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
(Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage))
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
(Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage))
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)
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things ...
(Lieutenant Commander Data)
Cheers
(Bill Grand)
Night Court
(Bob Wheeler)
Tales from the Darkside
(Reverend Peabody)
The Simpsons
(Robots (voice))
Star Trek: Enterprise
(Dr. Arik Soong)
Family Guy
(Brent Spiner (voice))
Threshold
(Dr. Nigel Fenway)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(Data)
Friends
(James Campbell)
Gargoyles
The Twilight Zone
Hill Street Blues
Hunter
(Willie Vaughn)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(Graham Barnes)
Leverage
(William Quint)
Star Trek: Picard
(Data / Lore)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(Self)
The Outer Limits
(Professor Trent Davis)
Star Trek: Picard
(Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10)
Generator Rex
Alphas
(Dr. Kern)
Fresh Hell
(Brent Spiner)
Sinnlos im Weltraum
(Data)
Star Trek: Picard
(Dr. Altan Inigo Soong)
Mad About You
(Bob, the Dog Agent)
Comedy Bang! Bang!
(The Sandman)
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
(Self)
Young Justice
(Joker (voice))
Outcast
(Sidney)
Frasier
(Albert)
Robert Kennedy & His Times
(Allard Lowenstein)
Star Trek: Picard
(Dr. Adam Soong)
Blunt Talk
(Phil)
Ray Donovan
(Therapist)
Star Wars Rebels
(Gall Trayvis (voice))
Night Court
(Bob Wheeler)
Warehouse 13
(Brother Adrian)
The Dain Curse
(Tom Fink)
Dream On
(Dr. Strongwater)
Star Trek: Picard
(Data)
The Ready Room
(Self)
Star Trek: Picard
(Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong)
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
(Ned Vanderhoff)
The Big Bang Theory
(Brent Spiner (uncredited))
Star Trek - Q Fan Collective
(Data)
Justice League Action
(Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice))
The Guild
(Brent Spiner)
Deadly Games
(Danny Schlecht)