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. 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.
TV Shows(45)
Night Court
Bob Wheeler
2023
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Self
2021
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Data (voice)
2020
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Ned Vanderhoff
2020
Star Trek: Picard
Data / Lore
2020
The Ready Room
Self
2019
Justice League Action
Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)
2016
Outcast
Sidney
2016
Blunt Talk
Phil
2015
The Librarians
Puck (voice)
2014
Star Wars Rebels
Gall Trayvis (voice)
2014
Ray Donovan
Therapist
2013
Comedy Bang! Bang!
The Sandman
2012
Fresh Hell
Brent Spiner
2011
Alphas
Dr. Kern
2011
Young Justice
Joker (voice)
2010
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Purple Man (Voice)
2010
Generator Rex
2010
Warehouse 13
Brother Adrian
2009
Leverage
William Quint
2008
The Big Bang Theory
Brent Spiner (uncredited)
2007
The Guild
Brent Spiner
2007
Threshold
Dr. Nigel Fenway
2005
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Graham Barnes
2001
Star Trek: Enterprise
Dr. Arik Soong
2001
A Girl Thing
Bob
2001
Family Guy
Brent Spiner (voice)
1999
Deadly Games
Danny Schlecht
1995
The Outer Limits
Professor Trent Davis
1995
Gargoyles
Puck (voice)
1994
Friends
James Campbell
1994
Frasier
Albert
1993
Gottschalk Late Night
Self
1992
Mad About You
Bob, the Dog Agent
1992
Dream On
Dr. Strongwater
1990
The Simpsons
Robots (voice)
1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Data
1987
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Dead Run")
1985
Robert Kennedy & His Times
Allard Lowenstein
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Reverend Peabody
1984
Hunter
Willie Vaughn
1984
Night Court
Bob Wheeler
1984
Cheers
Bill Grand
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Dain Curse
Tom Fink
1978
Movies(55)
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
Self
2024
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
Commander Data
2023
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
Self
2019
Brentwood
Brent Spiner
2018
Independence Day: Resurgence
Dr. Brakish Okun
2016
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
Self
2016
The Midnight Man
Ezekiel
2016
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
Lt. Cmdr. Data
2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Lieutenant Commander Data
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
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)
2010
Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
2008
Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach
2006
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
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Self
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
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: 30 Years and Beyond
Self
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
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
(uncredited)
1995
Star Trek: Generations
Lt. Commander Data
1994
Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon
1994
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Self
1994
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Descent
Lt. Commander Data / Lore
1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birthright
Lt. Commander Data
1993
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Self
1993
Star Trek: Federation Science
Data
1992
Miss Firecracker
Preacher Mann
1989
Shocker
Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
1989
Family Sins
Ken McMahon
1987
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
Jim Stevens
1986
Sunday in the Park with George
Franz / Dennis
1986
Crime of Innocence
1985
Rent Control
Leonard Junger
1984
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Corinne's Boss
1982
Stardust Memories
Fan in Lobby
1980