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.
54 movies · 46 shows
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
2024·7.0
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event
2023·7.7
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
2019·7.4
Brentwood
2018·8.0
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016·5.4
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
2016·7.0
The Midnight Man
2016·5.9
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...
2014·0.0
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
2014·0.0
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
2013·0.0
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013·0.0
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
2013·7.2
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
2012·7.0
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
2010·5.8
Superhero Movie
2008·5.3
Material Girls
2006·5.3
The Aviator
2004·7.2
Jack
2004·4.8
An Unexpected Love
2003·5.0
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002·6.3
The Master of Disguise
2002·4.0
I Am Sam
2001·7.6
The Ponder Heart
2001·5.7
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
2001·6.5
Dude, Where's My Car?
2000·5.5
Geppetto
2000·6.3
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999·6.4
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
1999·7.3
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998·6.5
Trekkies
1997·6.3
Out to Sea
1997·5.8
Star Trek: First Contact
1996·7.3
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
1996·5.6
Star Trek Story
1996·1.2
Phenomenon
1996·6.5
Independence Day
1996·6.9
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996·0.0
Pie in the Sky
1996·6.6
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995·6.7
Star Trek: Generations
1994·6.5
Corrina, Corrina
1994·6.7
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
1994·7.0
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
1993·1.5
Star Trek: Federation Science
1992·1.0
Miss Firecracker
1989·5.8
Shocker
1989·5.6
Family Sins
1987·5.7
Manhunt for Claude Dallas
1986·5.5
Sylvan in Paradise
1986·0.0
Sunday in the Park with George
1986·7.5
Crime of Innocence
1985·6.0
Rent Control
1984·10.0
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
1982·6.3
Stardust Memories
1980·6.9