Brent Spiner
Acting
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.
Born: February 2, 1949
Place of Birth: Houston - Texas - USA
Known For
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
The U.S.S. Enterprise travels to the Klingon Empire, where Captain Picard is to attend the installation of Gowron, the new Leader of the High Council. En route, the starship is intercepted by the Klingon ship bearing Gowron, who informs Picard that the heirs to the Duras family is amassing a rebel faction, and plotting civil war against the Empire. Follow Picard and Lieutenant Worf as they fight to end a Klingon Civil War, and redeem Worf's family name. "Redemption" is another epic 2-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode re-edited as a feature-length presentation which was the Season Four finale and Season Five premiere.
Generator Rex
Generator Rex, an average teenager with the ability to turn his body into amazing machines, helps the secret organization Providence save the world from the nanite threat and dangerous EVO monsters.
Friends
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Young Justice
Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Deadly Games
Deadly Games is an American comedy action sci fi show that appeared on UPN as part of its 1995 season. The basic plot of the show is about video game characters that come to life, re-enacting their deadly plans for wanton destruction and world domination in the real world. The series was produced by Viacom Productions.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
The most powerful villains on the planet escape from prison. However, none of the superheroes can stop them without help, not even S.H.I.E.L.D. The Avengers then join forces to fight evil, and discover that as a group they are stronger.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
The most powerful villains on the planet escape from prison. However, none of the superheroes can stop them without help, not even S.H.I.E.L.D. The Avengers then join forces to fight evil, and discover that as a group they are stronger.
Gargoyles
In Scotland, 994 A.D. Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In present day, David Xanatos buys the castle and moves it to New York City. When the castle is attacked the gargoyles are awakened from a 1000 year curse.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Filmography
as Self
as Commander Data
as Bob Wheeler
as Bobert 'Bob' Wheeler
as Data (voice)
as Ned Vanderhoff
as Data / Lore
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-10
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
as Dr. Adam Soong
as Data
as Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong
as Self
as Brent Spiner
as Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)
as Dr. Brakish Okun
as Sidney
as Ezekiel
as Phil
as Puck (voice)
as Gall Trayvis (voice)
as Lieutenant Commander Data
as Therapist
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
as The Sandman
as Dr. Kern
as Joker (voice)
as Purple Man (Voice)
as Purple Man (voice)
as Coach Mackey (voice)
as Brother Adrian
as William Quint
as Dr. Strom
as Brent Spiner (uncredited)
as Brent Spiner
as Tommy Katzenbach
as Dr. Nigel Fenway
as Robert Gross
as Vernon
as Brad
as Lt. Commander Data
as Devlin Bowman
as Shoe Saleman
as Dorris Grabney
as Graham Barnes
as Dr. Arik Soong
as Bob
as Pierre (uncredited)
as Stromboli
as Earl Mills
as Conan O'Brien (voice)
as Brent Spiner (voice)
as Lt. Commander Data
as Self
as Gil Godwyn
as Lieutenant Commander Data
as Self
as Dr. Bob
as Dr. Brackish Okun
as Upscale Guy
as Danny Schlecht
as Professor Trent Davis
as (uncredited)
as Lt. Commander Data
as Puck (voice)
as James Campbell
as Brent Witherspoon
as Albert
as Bob, the Dog Agent
as Dr. Strongwater
as Robots (voice)
as Preacher Mann
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
as Ken McMahon
as Jim Stevens
as Franz / Dennis
as (segment "Dead Run")
as Allard Lowenstein
as Reverend Peabody
as Willie Vaughn
as Leonard Junger
as Bob Wheeler
as Corinne's Boss
as Bill Grand
as Fan in Lobby
as Tom Fink