
Brent Spiner
1 FOLLOWER • 52 CREDITS • FEB 2, 1949 • 76
Biography
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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

Frasier

Hill Street Blues

The Big Bang Theory

Dream On

Night Court

The Twilight Zone

Hunter

Friends

The Outer Limits

Star Trek: Lower Decks

The Simpsons

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Family Guy

Young Justice

Ray Donovan

Cheers

Night Court

Star Trek: Enterprise

The Ready Room

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Star Wars Rebels

Leverage

Star Trek: Picard

I Am Sam

The Paper Chase

Dude, Where's My Car?

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

The Aviator

Phenomenon

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Independence Day

Independence Day: Resurgence

The Dain Curse

Superhero Movie

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright

Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things ...

Robert Kennedy & His Times

Family Sins

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

Mad About You

Jack

Geppetto

Star Trek: Generations

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: Nemesis

Star Trek: Insurrection

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

The Master of Disguise
Production Credits
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