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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
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Self
2024
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Commander Data
2023
Night Court
Bob Wheeler · (1 episode)
2023
Night Court
Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler · (1 episode)
2023
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Self · (3 episodes)
2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Data (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Ned Vanderhoff · (6 episodes)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Data / Lore · (2 episodes)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10 · (1 episode)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Dr. Altan Inigo Soong · (1 episode)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Dr. Adam Soong · (10 episodes)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Data · (3 episodes)
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong · (1 episode)
2020
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Self
2019
The Ready Room
Self · (4 episodes)
2019
Brentwood
Brent Spiner
2018
Justice League Action
Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice) · (1 episode)
2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun
2016
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Self
2016
Outcast
Sidney · (20 episodes)
2016
The Midnight Man
Ezekiel
2016
Blunt Talk
Phil · (2 episodes)
2015
The Librarians
Puck (voice) · (1 episode)
2014
Star Wars Rebels
Gall Trayvis (voice) · (4 episodes)
2014
Ray Donovan
Therapist · (1 episode)
2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
2013
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
The Sandman · (1 episode)
2012
Honest Trailers
Data (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2012
Fresh Hell
Brent Spiner · (15 episodes)
2011
Alphas
Dr. Kern · (1 episode)
2011
Young Justice
Joker (voice) · (2 episodes)
2010
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Purple Man (Voice) · (1 episode)
2010
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Purple Man (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)
2010
Generator Rex
(1 episode)
2010
Warehouse 13
Brother Adrian · (6 episodes)
2009
Leverage
William Quint · (1 episode)
2008
Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
2008
The Big Bang Theory
Brent Spiner (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2007
The Guild
Brent Spiner · (1 episode)
2007
Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach
2006
Threshold
Dr. Nigel Fenway · (13 episodes)
2005
The Aviator
Robert Gross
2004
Jack
Vernon
2004
An Unexpected Love
Brad
2003
Star Trek: Nemesis
Lt. Commander Data
2002
The Master of Disguise
Devlin Bowman
2002
I Am Sam
Shoe Saleman
2001
The Ponder Heart
Dorris Grabney
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Graham Barnes · (1 episode)
2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
Dr. Arik Soong · (3 episodes)
2001
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self
2001
A Girl Thing
Bob
2001
Dude, Where's My Car?
Pierre (uncredited)
2000
Geppetto
Stromboli
2000
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Earl Mills
1999
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Conan O'Brien (voice)
1999
Family Guy
Brent Spiner (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Star Trek: Insurrection
Lt. Commander Data
1998
Trekkies
Self
1997
Out to Sea
Gil Godwyn
1997
Star Trek: First Contact
Lieutenant Commander Data
1996
Star Trek Story
Self
1996
Phenomenon
Dr. Bob
1996
Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun
1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
1996
Pie in the Sky
Upscale Guy
1996
Deadly Games
Danny Schlecht · (1 episode)
1995
The Outer Limits
Professor Trent Davis · (1 episode)
1995
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
(uncredited)
1995
Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data
1994
Gargoyles
Puck (voice) · (4 episodes)
1994
Friends
James Campbell · (1 episode)
1994
Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon
1994
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Lieutenant Commander Data
1994
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
1994
Sinnlos im Weltraum
Data · (12 episodes)
1994
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
1993
Frasier
Albert · (1 episode)
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Data / Lore
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
Data
1993
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Self
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
1992
Mad About You
Bob, the Dog Agent · (1 episode)
1992
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
1992
Star Trek: Federation Science
Data
1992
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
1991
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Data (archive footage)
1991
Dream On
Dr. Strongwater · (1 episode)
1990
The Simpsons
Robots (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
Miss Firecracker
Preacher Mann
1989
Shocker
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
1989
Family Sins
Ken McMahon
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Data · (176 episodes)
1987
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Jim Stevens
1986
Sunday in the Park with George
Franz / Dennis
1986
Crime of Innocence
1985
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Dead Run") · (1 episode)
1985
Robert Kennedy & His Times
Allard Lowenstein · (3 episodes)
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Reverend Peabody · (1 episode)
1984
Hunter
Willie Vaughn · (1 episode)
1984
Rent Control
Leonard Junger
1984
Night Court
Bob Wheeler · (6 episodes)
1984
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Corinne's Boss
1982
Cheers
Bill Grand · (1 episode)
1982
Hill Street Blues
(1 episode)
1981
Stardust Memories
Fan in Lobby
1980
The Dain Curse
Tom Fink · (3 episodes)
1978