Actor profile
Brent Spiner
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.
53 Movies
45 TV Shows
98 Credits
Filmography
Movies & TV Shows
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
24th June 2014
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
19th November 2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
25th April 2013 as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Crime of Innocence
27th October 1985
