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Brent Spiner
1 FOLLOWER • 46 CREDITS • FEB 2, 1949 • 75
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Brent Jay Spiner (/ˈspaɪnər/, born February 2, 1949, height 5' 10" (1,78 m)) 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.
Known For
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Frasier
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Hill Street Blues
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The Big Bang Theory
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Dream On
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Night Court
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The Twilight Zone
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Hunter
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Friends
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The Outer Limits
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The Simpsons
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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Family Guy
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Young Justice
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Ray Donovan
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Cheers
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Night Court
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Star Trek: Picard
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Star Trek: Enterprise
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The Ready Room
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Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
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Star Wars Rebels
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I Am Sam
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The Paper Chase
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Dude, Where's My Car?
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
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The Aviator
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Phenomenon
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
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Independence Day
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The Dain Curse
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Superhero Movie
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Independence Day: Resurgence
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Gambit
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Robert Kennedy & His Times
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Journey's End - The Saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Family Sins
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Mad About You
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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Star Trek: Insurrection
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Star Trek: First Contact
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Geppetto
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Star Trek: Generations
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Star Trek: Nemesis
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
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The Master of Disguise
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