Brent Spiner
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
February 2, 1949Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
54Place of birth
Houston - Texas - USA
Cast credits
Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: Insurrection
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Nemesis
Lt. 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
DataCrew credits
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