Brent Spiner
Acting
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. He was born to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. After his father's death, he was adopted by Sylvia's second husband, Sol Mintz, whose surname he used between 1955 and 1975. He 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
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tvNight Court
2023
Bob Wheeler / Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler
tvStar Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Data (voice)
tvPenny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
Ned Vanderhoff
tvStar Trek: Picard
2020
Data / Lore / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10 / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Dr. Adam Soong / Data / Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
movieBrentwood
2018
Brent Spiner
tvJustice League Action
2016
Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)
movieIndependence Day: Resurgence
2016
Dr. Brakish Okun
tvOutcast
2016
Sidney
movieThe Midnight Man
2016
Ezekiel
tvBlunt Talk
2015
Phil
tvThe Librarians
2014
Puck (voice)
tvStar Wars Rebels
2014
Gall Trayvis (voice)
movieStar Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013
Lt. Cmdr. Data
tvRay Donovan
2013
Therapist
movieStar Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
2013
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
tvComedy Bang! Bang!
2012
The Sandman
Fresh Hell
2011
Brent Spiner
tvAlphas
2011
Dr. Kern
tvYoung Justice
2010
Joker (voice)
tvThe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
2010
Purple Man (voice)
movieQuantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
2010
Coach Mackey (voice)
tvWarehouse 13
2009
Brother Adrian
tvLeverage
2008
William Quint
movieSuperhero Movie
2008
Dr. Strom
tvThe Big Bang Theory
2007
Brent Spiner (uncredited)
tvThe Guild
2007
Brent Spiner
movieMaterial Girls
2006
Tommy Katzenbach
tvThreshold
2005
Dr. Nigel Fenway
movieThe Aviator
2004
Robert Gross
movieJack
2004
Vernon
movieStar Trek: Nemesis
2002
Lt. Commander Data
movieThe Master of Disguise
2002
Devlin Bowman
movieI Am Sam
2001
Shoe Saleman
movieThe Ponder Heart
2001
Dorris Grabney
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Graham Barnes
tvStar Trek: Enterprise
2001
Dr. Arik Soong
movieDude, Where's My Car?
2000
Pierre (uncredited)
movieGeppetto
2000
Stromboli
movieIntroducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999
Earl Mills
movieSouth Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999
Conan O'Brien (voice)
tvFamily Guy
1999
Brent Spiner (voice)
movieStar Trek: Insurrection
1998
Lt. Commander Data
movieOut to Sea
1997
Gil Godwyn
movieStar Trek: First Contact
1996
Lieutenant Commander Data
moviePhenomenon
1996
Dr. Bob
movieIndependence Day
1996
Dr. Brackish Okun
moviePie in the Sky
1996
Upscale Guy
tvDeadly Games
1995
Danny Schlecht
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Professor Trent Davis
movieKingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995
(uncredited)
movieStar Trek: Generations
1994
Lt. Commander Data
tvGargoyles
1994
Puck (voice)
tvFriends
1994
James Campbell
movieCorrina, Corrina
1994
Brent Witherspoon
tvFrasier
1993
Albert
tvMad About You
1992
Bob, the Dog Agent
tvDream On
1990
Dr. Strongwater
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Robots (voice)
movieMiss Firecracker
1989
Preacher Mann
movieShocker
1989
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
movieFamily Sins
1987
Ken McMahon
movieManhunt for Claude Dallas
1986
Jim Stevens
movieSunday in the Park with George
1986
Franz / Dennis
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
(segment "Dead Run")
tvRobert Kennedy & His Times
1985
Allard Lowenstein
tvTales from the Darkside
1984
Reverend Peabody
tvHunter
1984
Willie Vaughn
movieRent Control
1984
Leonard Junger
tvNight Court
1984
Bob Wheeler
movieLadies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
1982
Corinne's Boss
tvCheers
1982
Bill Grand
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Franz / Dennis
movieStardust Memories
1980
Fan in Lobby
tvThe Dain Curse
1978
Tom Fink