1949-02-02 Houston - Texas - USA
Brent Jay Spiner (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.
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Best Christmas Movies Ever! | Self | 2024-12-09 |
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Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event | Commander Data | 2023-04-19 |
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Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | Self | 2019-11-26 |
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Brentwood | Brent Spiner | 2018-08-02 |
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Independence Day: Resurgence | Dr. Brakish Okun | 2016-06-22 |
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The Midnight Man | Ezekiel | 2016-03-01 |
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Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' | Self | 2016-06-18 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds | Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage) | 2013-04-25 |
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Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation | Self | 2012-11-04 |
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Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Coach Mackey (voice) | 2010-09-17 |
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Superhero Movie | Dr. Strom | 2008-03-28 |
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Material Girls | Tommy Katzenbach | 2006-08-18 |
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Jack | Vernon | 2004-06-19 |
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The Aviator | Robert Gross | 2004-12-17 |
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An Unexpected Love | Brad | 2003-03-24 |
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The Master of Disguise | Devlin Bowman | 2002-08-02 |
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Star Trek: Nemesis | Lt. Commander Data | 2002-12-13 |
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The Ponder Heart | Dorris Grabney | 2001-10-15 |
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A Girl Thing | Bob | 2001-01-19 |
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I Am Sam | Shoe Saleman | 2001-12-28 |
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My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self | 2001-03-06 |
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Dude, Where's My Car? | Pierre (uncredited) | 2000-12-15 |
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Geppetto | Stromboli | 2000-05-07 |
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Earl Mills | 1999-08-21 |
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | Conan O'Brien (voice) | 1999-06-24 |
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Star Trek: Insurrection | Lt. Commander Data | 1998-12-11 |
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Trekkies | Self | 1997-10-18 |
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Out to Sea | Gil Godwyn | 1997-07-02 |
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Phenomenon | Dr. Bob | 1996-07-05 |
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Pie in the Sky | Upscale Guy | 1996-02-09 |
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Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade | Self | 1996-05-28 |
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Star Trek Story | Self | 1996-08-26 |
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Star Trek: First Contact | Lieutenant Commander Data | 1996-11-22 |
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Independence Day | Dr. Brackish Okun | 1996-06-25 |
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Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | (uncredited) | 1995-03-18 |
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Corrina, Corrina | Brent Witherspoon | 1994-08-12 |
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Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation | Self | 1994-05-15 |
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Star Trek: Generations | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-11-18 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit | Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage) | 1993-10-11 |
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Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations | Self | 1993-01-01 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command | Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage) | 1992-12-14 |
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Star Trek: Federation Science | Data | 1992-01-25 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption | Data (archive footage) | 1991-09-23 |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification | Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage) | 1991-11-02 |
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Miss Firecracker | Preacher Mann | 1989-04-28 |
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Shocker | Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | 1989-03-23 |
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Family Sins | Ken McMahon | 1987-10-25 |
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Manhunt for Claude Dallas | Jim Stevens | 1986-10-26 |
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Sunday in the Park with George | Franz / Dennis | 1986-06-16 |
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Crime of Innocence | 1985-10-27 | |
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Rent Control | Leonard Junger | 1984-05-05 |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains | Corinne's Boss | 1982-10-01 |
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Stardust Memories | Fan in Lobby | 1980-09-26 |
