Brent Spiner
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 2, 1949
- Birthplace
- Houston - Texas - USA
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.
Filmography
- Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore Documentary
Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore Documentary TBA
as Self
The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World 2026
as Self
Best Christmas Movies Ever! 2024
as Self
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event 2023
as Commander Data
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary 2019
as Self
Brentwood 2018
as Brent Spiner
Independence Day: Resurgence 2016
as Dr. Brakish Okun
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' 2016
as Self
The Midnight Man 2016
as Ezekiel
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things... 2014
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption 2013
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds 2013
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation 2012
as Self
Superhero Movie 2008
as Dr. Strom
Material Girls 2006
as Tommy Katzenbach
The Aviator 2004
as Robert Gross
Collectormania 6 2004
as Self
Jack 2004
as Vernon
An Unexpected Love 2003
as Brad
Star Trek: Nemesis 2002
as Lt. Commander Data, Story
The Master of Disguise 2002
as Devlin Bowman
I Am Sam 2001
as Shoe Saleman
The Ponder Heart 2001
as Dorris Grabney
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs 2001
as Self
Dude, Where's My Car? 2000
as Pierre (uncredited)
Geppetto 2000
as Stromboli
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 1999
as Earl Mills
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut 1999
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
Star Trek: Insurrection 1998
as Lt. Commander Data
Trekkies 1997
as Self
Out to Sea 1997
as Godwyn
Star Trek: First Contact 1996
as Lieutenant Commander Data
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond 1996
as Self
Star Trek Story 1996
as Self
Phenomenon 1996
as Dr. Bob
Independence Day 1996
as Dr. Brackish Okun
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade 1996
as Self
Pie in the Sky 1996
as Upscale Guy
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long 1995
as (uncredited)
Star Trek: Generations 1994
as Lt. Commander Data
Corrina, Corrina 1994
as Brent Witherspoon
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation 1994
as Self
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations 1993
as Self
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command 1992
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Star Trek: Federation Science 1992
as Data
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification 1991
as Lt. Cmdr. Data
Shocker 1989
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
Miss Firecracker 1989
as Preacher Mann
Family Sins 1987
as Ken McMahon
Manhunt for Claude Dallas 1986
as Jim Stevens
- Sylvan in Paradise
Sylvan in Paradise 1986
Actor
Sunday in the Park with George 1986
as Franz / Dennis
Crime of Innocence 1985
Actor
Rent Control 1984
as Leonard Junger
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains 1982
as Corinne's Boss
Stardust Memories 1980
as Fan in Lobby
Credits from TMDB.