Brent Spiner
Acting • Born 1949-02-02
Biography
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.
Filmography
108 credits
Star Trek: Generations
Movie • 1994
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: First Contact
Movie • 1996
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: Insurrection
Movie • 1998
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: Nemesis
Movie • 2002
Lt. Commander Data
Independence Day
Movie • 1996
Dr. Brackish Okun
The Aviator
Movie • 2004
Robert Gross
Material Girls
Movie • 2006
Tommy Katzenbach
Corrina, Corrina
Movie • 1994
Brent Witherspoon
Geppetto
Movie • 2000
Stromboli
Superhero Movie
Movie • 2008
Dr. Strom
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Movie • 2010
Coach Mackey (voice)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
Movie • 1999
Conan O'Brien (voice)
Phenomenon
Movie • 1996
Dr. Bob
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Movie • 1982
Corinne's Boss
The Master of Disguise
Movie • 2002
Devlin Bowman
Stardust Memories
Movie • 1980
Fan in Lobby
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Movie • 2023
Commander Data
Trekkies
Movie • 1997
Self
Out to Sea
Movie • 1997
Gil Godwyn
Star Trek: Federation Science
Movie • 1992
Data
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Movie • 1994
Self
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Movie • 1999
Earl Mills
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Movie • 1996
Self
Sunday in the Park with George
Movie • 1986
Franz / Dennis
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Movie • 2001
Self
Star Trek Story
Movie • 1996
Self
The Ponder Heart
Movie • 2001
Dorris Grabney
Miss Firecracker
Movie • 1989
Preacher Mann
Pie in the Sky
Movie • 1996
Upscale Guy
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Movie • 2016
Self
Crime of Innocence
Movie • 1985
Independence Day: Resurgence
Movie • 2016
Dr. Brakish Okun
The Midnight Man
Movie • 2016
Ezekiel
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Movie • 1986
Jim Stevens
Family Sins
Movie • 1987
Ken McMahon
Jack
Movie • 2004
Vernon
Rent Control
Movie • 1984
Leonard Junger
Shocker
Movie • 1989
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Movie • 1993
Self
An Unexpected Love
Movie • 2003
Brad
I Am Sam
Movie • 2001
Shoe Saleman
Dude, Where's My Car?
Movie • 2000
Pierre (uncredited)
Brentwood
Movie • 2018
Brent Spiner
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Movie • 2019
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Movie • 2013
Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
Movie • 2012
Self
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Movie • 2024
Self
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Movie • 1995
(uncredited)
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Movie • 1996
Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
Movie • 2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Movie • 2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Movie • 2013
Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Movie • 2014
Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
Movie • 1993
Lt. Commander Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Movie • 1993
Lt. Commander Data / Lore
Cheers
TV • 1982
Bill Grand
Night Court
TV • 1984
Bob Wheeler
Tales from the Darkside
TV • 1984
Reverend Peabody
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Robots (voice)
Star Trek: Enterprise
TV • 2001
Dr. Arik Soong
Family Guy
TV • 1999
Brent Spiner (voice)
Threshold
TV • 2005
Dr. Nigel Fenway
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Data
Friends
TV • 1994
James Campbell
Gargoyles
TV • 1994
Puck (voice)
The Twilight Zone
TV • 1985
(segment "Dead Run")
Hill Street Blues
TV • 1981
Hunter
TV • 1984
Willie Vaughn
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV • 2001
Graham Barnes
Leverage
TV • 2008
William Quint
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Data / Lore
The Outer Limits
TV • 1995
Professor Trent Davis
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10
Generator Rex
TV • 2010
Alphas
TV • 2011
Dr. Kern
Fresh Hell
TV • 2011
Brent Spiner
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
Mad About You
TV • 1992
Bob, the Dog Agent
Comedy Bang! Bang!
TV • 2012
The Sandman
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
TV • 2021
Self
Young Justice
TV • 2010
Joker (voice)
Outcast
TV • 2016
Sidney
Frasier
TV • 1993
Albert
Robert Kennedy & His Times
TV • 1985
Allard Lowenstein
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Dr. Adam Soong
Blunt Talk
TV • 2015
Phil
Ray Donovan
TV • 2013
Therapist
Star Wars Rebels
TV • 2014
Gall Trayvis (voice)
Night Court
TV • 2023
Bob Wheeler
Warehouse 13
TV • 2009
Brother Adrian
The Dain Curse
TV • 1978
Tom Fink
Dream On
TV • 1990
Dr. Strongwater
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Data
The Ready Room
TV • 2019
Self
Star Trek: Picard
TV • 2020
Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
TV • 2020
Ned Vanderhoff
The Big Bang Theory
TV • 2007
Brent Spiner (uncredited)
Justice League Action
TV • 2016
Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)
The Guild
TV • 2007
Brent Spiner
Deadly Games
TV • 1995
Danny Schlecht
Star Trek: Lower Decks
TV • 2020
Data (voice)
Night Court
TV • 2023
Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
TV • 2010
Purple Man (Voice)
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
TV • 2010
Purple Man (voice)
The Librarians
TV • 2014
Puck (voice)
A Girl Thing
TV • 2001
Bob
Gottschalk Late Night
TV • 1992
Self
Batman: The Audio Adventures
TV • 2021
The Joker