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.
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| 1 | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019) | Self | 8.3 | |
| 2 | Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) | Dr. Brakish Okun | 5.9 | |
| 3 | The Midnight Man (2016) | Ezekiel | - | - |
| 4 | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010) | Coach Mackey (voice) | - | - |
| 5 | Superhero Movie (2008) | Dr. Strom | 4.7 | |
| 6 | Material Girls (2006) | Tommy Katzenbach | 6.3 | |
| 7 | The Aviator (2004) Oscars 2005 | Robert Gross | 7.1 | |
| 8 | An Unexpected Love (2003) | Brad | 7 | |
| 9 | Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) | Director / Writer | 6.6 | |
| 10 | The Master of Disguise (2002) | Devlin Bowman | 3.3 | |
| 11 | A Girl Thing (2001) | Bob | - | - |
| 12 | I Am Sam (2001) Oscars 2002 | Shoe Saleman | 7.6 | |
| 13 | My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) | Self | - | - |
| 14 | Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) | Pierre (uncredited) | 5.8 | |
| 15 | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) | Earl Mills | 8 | |
| 16 | South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Oscars 2000 | Conan O'Brien (voice) | 7.6 | |
| 17 | Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) | Lt. Commander Data | 6.5 | |
| 18 | Trekkies (1997) | Self | 6 | |
| 19 | Out to Sea (1997) | Gil Godwyn | 4 | |
| 20 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) | Self | 6 | |
| 21 | Pie in the Sky (1996) | Upscale Guy | 7 | |
| 22 | Phenomenon (1996) | Dr. Bob | 6.1 | |
| 23 | Star Trek: First Contact (1996) | Lieutenant Commander Data | 7.7 | |
| 24 | Independence Day (1996) | Dr. Brackish Okun | 7.3 | |
| 25 | Star Trek: Generations (1994) | Lt. Commander Data | 7 | |
| 26 | Corrina, Corrina (1994) | Brent Witherspoon | 7.3 | |
| 27 | Shocker (1989) | Talk Show Guest (uncredited) | 6.3 | |
| 28 | Miss Firecracker (1989) | Preacher Mann | - | - |
| 29 | Family Sins (1987) | Ken McMahon | - | - |
| 30 | Sunday in the Park with George (1986) | Franz / Dennis | - | - |
| 31 | Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982) | Corinne's Boss | - | - |
| 32 | Stardust Memories (1980) | Fan in Lobby | 8.2 |
