Independence Day1996
As Dr. Brackish Okun
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Brent Spiner
Born
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 (57)
The Aviator2004
As Robert Gross
TMDb 7.2 / 10
I Am Sam2001
As Shoe Saleman
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Superhero Movie2008
As Dr. Strom
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Independence Day: Resurgence2016
As Dr. Brakish Okun
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Phenomenon1996
As Dr. Bob
TMDb 6.5 / 10
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut1999
As Conan O'Brien (voice)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Dude, Where's My Car?2000
As Pierre (uncredited)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Star Trek: First Contact1996
As Lieutenant Commander Data
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Star Trek: Nemesis2002
As Lt. Commander Data
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Star Trek: Insurrection1998
As Lt. Commander Data
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Star Trek: Generations1994
As Lt. Commander Data
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Corrina, Corrina1994
As Brent Witherspoon
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Material Girls2006
As Tommy Katzenbach
TMDb 5.3 / 10
The Master of Disguise2002
As Devlin Bowman
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Out to Sea1997
As Godwyn
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Shocker1989
As Talk Show Guest (uncredited)
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Stardust Memories1980
As Fan in Lobby
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long1995
As (uncredited)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge1999
As Earl Mills
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Trekkies1997
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Midnight Man2016
As Ezekiel
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Sunday in the Park with George1986
As Franz / Dennis
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds2013
As Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey2010
As Coach Mackey (voice)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things...2014
As Lt. Cmdr. Data
The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World2026
As Self
Geppetto2000
As Stromboli
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation1994
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Brentwood2018
As Brent Spiner
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains1982
As Corinne's Boss
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event2023
As Commander Data
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Pie in the Sky1996
As Upscale Guy
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Crime of Innocence1985
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Jack2004
As Vernon
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Collectormania 62004
As Self
Star Trek Story1996
As Self
TMDb 1.2 / 10
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary2019
As Self
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Rent Control1984
As Leonard Junger
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption2013
As Lt. Cmdr. Data
Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'2016
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification2013
As Lt. Cmdr. Data
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond1996
As Self
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Ponder Heart2001
As Dorris Grabney
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Best Christmas Movies Ever!2024
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation2012
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
An Unexpected Love2003
As Brad
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Family Sins1987
As Ken McMahon
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Miss Firecracker1989
As Preacher Mann
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command2014
As Lt. Cmdr. Data
TMDb 9.0 / 10
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs2001
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade1996
As Self
Manhunt for Claude Dallas1986
As Jim Stevens
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore Documentary
Make-Up Man: The Michael Westmore DocumentaryRelease date TBA
As Self
Sylvan in Paradise
Sylvan in Paradise1986
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations1993
As Self
TMDb 1.5 / 10
Star Trek: Federation Science1992
As Data
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb