1949-02-02 Houston - Texas - USA
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.
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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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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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Independence Day: Resurgence | Dr. Brakish Okun | 2016-06-22 |
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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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Star Trek: Nemesis | Lt. Commander Data | 2002-12-13 |
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The Master of Disguise | Devlin Bowman | 2002-08-02 |
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The Ponder Heart | Dorris Grabney | 2001-10-15 |
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My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs | Self | 2001-03-06 |
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I Am Sam | Shoe Saleman | 2001-12-28 |
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A Girl Thing | Bob | 2001-01-19 |
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Geppetto | Stromboli | 2000-05-07 |
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Dude, Where's My Car? | Pierre (uncredited) | 2000-12-15 |
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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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Out to Sea | Gil Godwyn | 1997-07-02 |
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Trekkies | Self | 1997-10-18 |
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Independence Day | Dr. Brackish Okun | 1996-06-25 |
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Star Trek: First Contact | Lieutenant Commander Data | 1996-11-22 |
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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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Phenomenon | Dr. Bob | 1996-07-05 |
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Pie in the Sky | Upscale Guy | 1996-02-09 |
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Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | (uncredited) | 1995-03-18 |
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Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation | Self | 1994-05-15 |
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Corrina, Corrina | Brent Witherspoon | 1994-08-12 |
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Star Trek: Generations | Lt. Commander Data | 1994-11-18 |
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Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations | Self | 1993-01-01 |
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Star Trek: Federation Science | Data | 1992-01-25 |
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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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Sunday in the Park with George | Franz / Dennis | 1986-06-16 |
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Manhunt for Claude Dallas | Jim Stevens | 1986-10-26 |
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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 |
