
Brent Spiner
Known for Acting · 99 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.
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
TV Shows (45)

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

The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Brent Spiner (uncredited)

Cheers
1982
as Bill Grand

Young Justice
2010
as Joker (voice)

Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
as Dr. Arik Soong

Hill Street Blues
1981

Night Court
1984
as Bob Wheeler

Mad About You
1992
as Bob, the Dog Agent

Ray Donovan
2013
as Therapist

Star Wars Rebels
2014
as Gall Trayvis (voice)

The Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Dead Run")

Warehouse 13
2009
as Brother Adrian

The Outer Limits
1995
as Professor Trent Davis

Star Trek: Picard
2020
as Data / Lore / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10 / Dr. Adam Soong / Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong

Leverage
2008
as William Quint

Gargoyles
1994
as Puck (voice)

Hunter
1984
as Willie Vaughn

Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Reverend Peabody

The Librarians
2014
as Puck (voice)

Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
as Data (voice)

Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
as The Sandman

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
2010
as Purple Man (Voice) / Purple Man (voice)

Justice League Action
2016
as Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)

The Guild
2007
as Brent Spiner

Generator Rex
2010

The Ready Room
2019
as Self

Dream On
1990
as Dr. Strongwater

Alphas
2011
as Dr. Kern

Night Court
2023
as Bob Wheeler / Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
as Ned Vanderhoff

Threshold
2005
as Dr. Nigel Fenway

Outcast
2016
as Sidney

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
2021
as Self

Deadly Games
1995
as Danny Schlecht

Blunt Talk
2015
as Phil

The Dain Curse
1978
as Tom Fink

Robert Kennedy & His Times
1985
as Allard Lowenstein

A Girl Thing
2001
as Bob
Fresh Hell
2011
as Brent Spiner
Gottschalk Late Night
1992
as Self
Movies (54)

Independence Day
1996
as Dr. Brackish Okun

The Aviator
2004
as Robert Gross

Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
as Dr. Brakish Okun

Superhero Movie
2008
as Dr. Strom

Phenomenon
1996
as Dr. Bob

I Am Sam
2001
as Shoe Saleman

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
as Conan O'Brien (voice)

Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
as Lt. Commander Data

Dude, Where's My Car?
2000
as Pierre (uncredited)

Star Trek: First Contact
1996
as Lieutenant Commander Data

Material Girls
2006
as Tommy Katzenbach

Shocker
1989
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)

Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
as Lt. Commander Data

Trekkies
1997
as Self

Star Trek: Generations
1994
as Lt. Commander Data

Family Sins
1987
as Ken McMahon

Corrina, Corrina
1994
as Brent Witherspoon

Stardust Memories
1980
as Fan in Lobby

The Master of Disguise
2002
as Devlin Bowman

The Midnight Man
2016
as Ezekiel

Out to Sea
1997
as Gil Godwyn

Geppetto
2000
as Stromboli

Rent Control
1984
as Leonard Junger

Miss Firecracker
1989
as Preacher Mann

An Unexpected Love
2003
as Brad

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
1982
as Corinne's Boss

Star Trek Story
1996
as Self

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999
as Earl Mills

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
2019
as Self

Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
1994
as Self

Best Christmas Movies Ever!
2024
as Self

Jack
2004
as Vernon

Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
2013
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)

Manhunt for Claude Dallas
1986
as Jim Stevens

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
2010
as Coach Mackey (voice)

Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023
as Commander Data

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996
as Self

Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
1993
as Self

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995
as (uncredited)

Sunday in the Park with George
1986
as Franz / Dennis

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
2013

Pie in the Sky
1996
as Upscale Guy

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016
as Self

Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
2012
as Self

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001
as Self

The Ponder Heart
2001
as Dorris Grabney

Brentwood
2018
as Brent Spiner

Crime of Innocence
1985

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
as Self

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
2014

Star Trek: Federation Science
1992
as Data

Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
2014
as Lt. Cmdr. Data

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013
as Lieutenant Commander Data
Sylvan in Paradise
1986
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. Brent Jay Spiner was born February 2, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who… With 99 credits spanning from 1978 to 2024, Brent Spiner has appeared in 54 films and 45 TV shows.
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- Independence Day (1996) — as Dr. Brackish Okun
- The Aviator (2004) — as Robert Gross
- Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) — as Dr. Brakish Okun
- Superhero Movie (2008) — as Dr. Strom
- Phenomenon (1996) — as Dr. Bob
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