
Brent Spiner
Born: 1949-02-02
Place of Birth: Houston - Texas - USA
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.
Known For

Independence Day

The Aviator

Independence Day: Resurgence

I Am Sam

Phenomenon

Geppetto

Superhero Movie

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: Nemesis

Dude, Where's My Car?

Corrina, Corrina

Material Girls

Star Trek: Insurrection

Jack

Star Trek: Generations

Stardust Memories

Rent Control

Family Sins

Trekkies

The Master of Disguise

Shocker

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

An Unexpected Love

Star Trek Story

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary

Out to Sea

Best Christmas Movies Ever!

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

Sunday in the Park with George

Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event

Miss Firecracker

Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey

Pie in the Sky

The Midnight Man

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

Star Trek: Federation Science

Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond

The Ponder Heart

Crime of Innocence

Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

Brentwood

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification

Manhunt for Claude Dallas

Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
