Brent Spiner

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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...

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The SimpsonsSeries • 1989Family GuySeries • 1999FriendsSeries • 1994Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries • 2001FrasierSeries • 1993Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987CheersSeries • 1982Young JusticeSeries • 2010The Big Bang TheorySeries • 2007Star Trek: EnterpriseSeries • 2001Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981Mad About YouSeries • 1992American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Night CourtSeries • 1984Warehouse 13Series • 2009Star Wars RebelsSeries • 2014Star Trek: Lower DecksSeries • 2020Star Trek: PicardSeries • 2020Ray DonovanSeries • 2013The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest HeroesSeries • 2010HunterSeries • 1984GargoylesSeries • 1994