Brent Spiner
Known For
Acting
Born
1949-02-02 in Houston - Texas - USA
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Simpsons
as Robots (voice)
Family Guy
as Brent Spiner (voice)
Friends
as James Campbell
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Data
Frasier
as Albert
The Big Bang Theory
as Brent Spiner (uncredited)
Star Trek: Enterprise
as Dr. Arik Soong
Cheers
as Bill Grand
Star Wars Rebels
as Gall Trayvis (voice)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Graham Barnes
Mad About You
as Bob, the Dog Agent
Star Trek: Picard
as Data / Lore
Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10
Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Adam Soong
Star Trek: Picard
as Data
Star Trek: Picard
as Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
Young Justice
as Joker (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
as Data (voice)
The Twilight Zone
as (segment "Dead Run")