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Brent Spiner

Actor / Musician / Screenwriter / Comedian | * 02/02/1949 (75) | Houston, Texas (United States of America (USA))
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Brent Jay Spiner (born February 2, 1949) is an American actor best known for his role as the android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), four subsequent films (1994–2002), and Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). In 1997, he won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Data in Star Trek: First Contact, and was nominated in the same category for portraying Dr. Brackish Okun in Independence Day, a role he reprised in Independence Day: Resurgence. Spiner has also enjoyed a career in the theater and as a musician. He's also known for voicing The Joker in the animated series Young Justice (2011–2022). ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star systems. Only one man can help Picard stop Soran's sche ...

Star Trek: Generations

PG

1994 | 3.3/5 | 1h 58min
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
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We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the a ...

Independence Day: Resurgence

PG-13

2016 | 2.6/5 | 2h
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue t ...

Star Trek: First Contact

PG-13

1996 | 3.7/5 | 1h 51min
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
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En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise receives word from Starfleet that a coup has resu ...

Star Trek: Nemesis

PG-13

2002 | 3.2/5 | 1h 57min
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
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Movies with Brent Spiner as Actor(45)

as himself2019 Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary
as himself2018 Brentwood
as Dr. Brakish Okun2016 Independence Day: Resurgence
as himself2016 Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
as Ezekiel2016 The Midnight Man
as himself2012 Reunification - 25 Years After Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Coach Mackey (voice)2012 Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
as Dr. Strom2008 Superhero Movie
as Tommy Katzenbach2006 Material Girls
as Vernon2004 Jack
as Robert Gross2004 The Aviator
as Brad2003 An Unexpected Love
as Lt. Commander Data2002 Star Trek: Nemesis
as Devlin Bowman2002 The Master of Disguise
as himself2001 My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
as Dorris Grabney2001 The Ponder Heart
as Shoe Saleman2001 I Am Sam
as Stromboli2000 Geppetto
as Pierre2000 Dude, Where's My Car?
as Earl Mills1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
as Conan O'Brien (voice)1999 South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
as Lt. Commander Data1998 Star Trek: Insurrection
as himself1997 Trekkies
as Gil Godwyn1997 Out to Sea
as Dr. Bob1996 Phenomenon
as Dr. Brackish Okun1996 Independence Day
as himself1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
as Lt. Commander Data1996 Star Trek: First Contact
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)1995 Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)1995 Star Trek: The Next Generation - Time's Arrow
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)1995 Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)1995 Star Trek: The Next Generation - Chain of Command
as Lt. Commander Data1994 Star Trek: Generations
as himself1994 Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Brent Witherspoon1994 Corrina, Corrina
as Lt. Cmdr. Data (archive footage)1990 Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
as Talk Show Guest (uncredited)1989 Shocker
as Ken McMahon1987 Family Sins
as Jim Stevens1986 Manhunt for Claude Dallas
as Franz / Dennis1986 Sunday in the Park with George
1985 Crime Of Innocence
as Leonard Junger1984 Rent Control
as Reverend Peabody1984 A Case of the Stubborns
as Corinne's Boss1982 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
as Fan in Lobby1980 Stardust Memories

TV Shows/Series with Brent Spiner as Actor(43)

as himself2021 The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
as Ned Vanderhoff2020 Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
as Data2020 Star Trek: Picard
as Data / Dr. Altan Inigo Soong2020 Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Adam Soong2020 Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong / Daystrom Android M-5-102020 Star Trek: Picard
as Data / Lore2020 Star Trek: Picard
as Dr. Altan Inigo Soong2020 Star Trek: Picard
as himself2019 The Ready Room
as Sidney2016 Outcast
as Edward Nigma / Riddler (voice)2016 Justice League Action
as Phil2015 Blunt Talk
as Gall Trayvis (voice)2014 Star Wars Rebels
as Therapist2013 Ray Donovan
as Dr. Kern2011 Alphas
as himself2011 Fresh Hell
2010 Generator Rex
as Joker (voice)2010 Young Justice
as Brother Adrian2009 Warehouse 13
as William Quint2008 Leverage
as himself2007 The Guild
as Dr. Nigel Fenway2005 Threshold
as Graham Barnes2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Dr. Arik Soong2001 Star Trek: Enterprise
as Brent Spiner (voice)1999 Family Guy
1995 The Outer Limits
as Danny Schlecht1995 Deadly Games
as James Campbell1994 Friends
1994 Gargoyles
as Albert1993 Frasier
as Bob, the Dog Agent1992 Mad About You
1990 Dream On
1989 The Simpsons
as Data1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation
as himself1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Allard Lowenstein1985 Robert Kennedy & His Times
1985 The Twilight Zone
as Bob Wheeler1984 Night Court
as Willie Vaughn1984 Hunter
as Reverend Peabody1984 Tales from the Darkside
1982 Cheers
1981 Hill Street Blues
as Tom Fink1978 The Dain Curse

Movies with Brent Spiner as Crew(1)

Writing/Story2002 Star Trek: Nemesis

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Full Name: Brent Jay Spiner
Born: Wednesday, 02/02 1949 (February) in Houston, Texas (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 75 years + 78 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN, native language), American English
Educated at: University of Houston, Bellaire High School
Other names for Brent Spiner (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Brent Jay Spiner"
Brent Spiner frequently works together with these people:
Kevin Michael Richardson (94x, Actor)
Rachael MacFarlane (63x, Actress)
Dee Bradley Baker (59x, Actor)
Phil LaMarr (55x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (39x, Actress)
John Viener (38x, Actor)
Tara Strong (32x, Actress)
Ralph Garman (32x, Actor)
Alec Sulkin (31x, Actor)
Khary Payton (29x, Actor)
Danny Smith (29x, Actor)
Jonathan Frakes (14x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:8463, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024