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Brent Spiner, whose primary claim to fame is his portrayal of the beloved android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His parents, Jack and Sylvia Spiner, owned and operated a furniture store. Jack died of kidney failure at age 29, when Brent was 10 months old... See full bio »

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Brent Jay Spiner
in Houston, Texas, USA
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2013 Robot Chicken (TV series)
Dr. Noonien Soong / Gondola Jack / Medic
– Caffeine-Induced Aneurysm (2013) … Dr. Noonien Soong (voice) / Gondola Jack (voice) / Medic (voice)
 
2010-2013 Generator Rex (TV series)
Dr. Gabriel Rylander / additional voices
– End Game: Part 2 (2013) … Dr. Gabriel Rylander/additional voices (voice)
– Endgame Part 1 (2013) … Dr. Gabriel Rylander/additional voices (voice)
– Target: Consortium (2012) … Dr. Gabriel Rylander/additional voices (voice)
– Dark Passage (2010) … Dr. Gabriel Rylander (voice)
 
2012 Warehouse 13 (TV series)
Brother Adrian
– We All Fall Down (2012) … Brother Adrian
– The Ones You Love (2012) … Brother Adrian
– Endless Wonder (2012) … Brother Adrian
– There's Always a Downside (2012) … Brother Adrian
– An Evil Within (2012) … Brother Adrian
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011-2012 Fresh Hell (TV series)
Brent Spiner
– Dakota Leaving (2012) … Brent Spiner
– The Jolinda Show (2012) … Brent Spiner
– An Actor Prepares (2012) … Brent Spiner
– The Billionaire (2012) … Brent Spiner
– The Birthday Party (2012) … Brent Spiner
See all 15 episodes »
 
2012 The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (TV series)
Purple Man / Zebediah Killgrave
– Emperor Stark (2012) … Zebediah Killgrave (voice) / Purple Man (voice)
 
2012 The Simpsons (TV series)
Robots
– Them, Robot (2012) … Robots (voice)
 
2011 Young Justice (TV series)
The Joker
– Revelation (2011) … The Joker (voice)
 
2011 The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
Brent Spiner
– The Russian Rocket Reaction (2011) … Brent Spiner (uncredited)
 
2011 Alphas (TV series)
Dr. Kern
– Blind Spot (2011) … Dr. Kern
 
2011 The Guild (TV series)
Brent Spiner
– Ends and Begins (2011) … Brent Spiner
 
2010 Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Coach Mackey (voice)
 
2009 Leverage (TV series)
William Quint
– The Juror #6 Job (2009) … William Quint
 
2008 Superhero Movie
Dr. Strom
 
2006 Material Girls
Tommy Katzenbach
 
2005-2006 Threshold (TV series)
Dr. Nigel Fenway
– Alienville (2006) … Dr. Nigel Fenway
– Vigilante (2006) … Dr. Nigel Fenway
– Outbreak (2006) … Dr. Nigel Fenway
– The Crossing (2006) … Dr. Nigel Fenway
– Progeny (2005) … Dr. Nigel Fenway
See all 13 episodes »
 
2004-2005 Star Trek: Enterprise (TV series)
Dr. Arik Soong / Lt. Commander Data
– These Are the Voyages... (2005) … Lt. Commander Data (voice) (uncredited)
– The Augments (2004) … Dr. Arik Soong
– Cold Station 12 (2004) … Dr. Arik Soong
– Borderland (2004) … Dr. Arik Soong
 
2005 Joey (TV series)
Brent Spiner
– Joey and the Premiere (2005) … Brent Spiner (uncredited)
 
2004 The Aviator
Robert Gross
 
2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Graham Barnes
– Shrink-Wrapped (2004) … Graham Barnes
 
2004 Jack (TV movie)
Vernon
 
2004 Friends (TV series)
James Campbell
– The One with Princess Consuela (2004) … James Campbell
 
2003 An Unexpected Love (TV movie)
Brad
 
2003 Frasier (TV series)
Albert
– Lilith Needs a Favor (2003) … Albert
 
2002 Star Trek: Nemesis
Data / B-4
 
2002 The Master of Disguise
Devlin Bowman
 
2002 Star Trek: Bridge Commander (Video Game)
Commander Data (voice)
 
2001 I Am Sam
Shoe Salesman
 
2001 The Ponder Heart (TV movie)
Dorris Grabney
 
2001 Ask Me No Questions (TV movie)
 
2001 Star Trek: Away Team (Video Game)
Lt. Commander Data (voice)
 
2001 A Girl Thing (TV movie)
Bob
 
2001 Dating Service
 
2000 Dude, Where's My Car?
Pierre (uncredited)
 
2000 Geppetto (TV movie)
Stromboli
 
1999 Star Trek: Hidden Evil (Video Game)
Lt. Cmdr. Data (voice)
 
1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (TV movie)
Earl Mills
 
1999 South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut
Conan O'Brien (voice)
 
1998 Star Trek: Insurrection
Data
 
1997 Out to Sea
Gil Godwyn
 
1997 Star Trek: Generations (Video Game)
Lt. Cmdr. Data (voice)
 
1996 Star Trek: First Contact
Data
 
1996 Independence Day
Dr. Brackish Okun
 
1996 Phenomenon
Dr. Bob Niedorf
 
1996 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Professor Trent Davis
– The Deprogrammers (1996) … Professor Trent Davis
 
1995-1996 Gargoyles (TV series)
Puck
– Possession (1996) … Puck (voice)
– The Gathering: Part 2 (1996) … Puck (voice)
– Future Tense (1996) … Puck (voice)
– The Mirror (1995) … Puck
 
1996 Pie in the Sky
Upscale Guy
 
1996 Dream On (TV series)
Dr. Strongwater
– The Spirit of 76th & Park (1996) … Dr. Strongwater
 
1995 Deadly Games (TV series)
Danny Schlecht
– The Practical Joker (1995) … Danny Schlecht
 
1995 Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (TV movie) (uncredited)
 
1995 Mad About You (TV series)
Bob, the Dog Agent
– Just My Dog (1995) … Bob, the Dog Agent
 
1995 Chronomaster (Video Game)
Milo (voice)
 
1995 Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity (Video Game)
Lt. Commander Data (voice)
 
1994 Star Trek: Generations
Data
 
1994 Corrina, Corrina
Brent Witherspoon
 
1987-1994 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Lt. Commander Data / Lore / Dr. Noonien Soong / …
– All Good Things... (1994) … Lt. Commander Data
– Preemptive Strike (1994) … Lt. Commander Data
– Emergence (1994) … Lt. Commander Data
– Bloodlines (1994) … Lt. Commander Data
– Firstborn (1994) … Lt. Commander Data
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1991 Crazy from the Heart (TV movie) (uncredited)
 
1989 Shocker
Talkshow guest (uncredited)
 
1989 Miss Firecracker
Preacher Mann
 
1987 Family Sins (TV movie)
Ken McMahon
 
1985-1987 Night Court (TV series)
Bob Wheeler
– Her Honor: Part 2 (1987) … Bob Wheeler
– Her Honor: Part 1 (1987) … Bob Wheeler
– Hurricane: Part 2 (1986) … Bob Wheeler
– Hurricane: Part 1 (1986) … Bob Wheeler
– Wheels of Justice: Part 2 (1985) … Bob Wheeler
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1987 Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
Soldier
– The Spa Who Loved Me (1987) … Soldier (uncredited)
 
1986-1987 Mama's Family (TV series)
Billy Bob Conroy
– Fangs a Lot, Mama (1987) … Billy Bob Conroy
– Farewell, Frannie (1986) … Billy Bob Conroy
 
1987 Cheers (TV series)
Bill Grand
– Never Love a Goalie: Part 2 (1987) … Bill Grand
 
1986 Hunter (TV series)
Willie Vaughn
– The Contract (1986) … Willie Vaughn
 
1986 Manhunt for Claude Dallas (TV movie)
Jim Stevens
 
1986 Sylvan in Paradise (TV movie)
Clinton C. Waddle
 
1986 American Playhouse (TV series)
Dennis / Franz
– Sunday in the Park with George (1986) … Franz/Dennis
 
1986 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Draft Dodger (segment "Dead Run")
– The Leprechaun-Artist/Dead Run (1986) … Draft Dodger (segment "Dead Run")
 
1985 Crime of Innocence (TV movie)
Hinnerman
 
1985 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Larry Stein
– The Life and Time of Dominic Florio Jr. (1985) … Larry Stein
 
1985 Robert Kennedy & His Times (TV mini-series)
Allard Lowenstein
 
1984 One Life to Live (TV series)
Ralph Harley
– Episode dated 17 December 1984 (1984) … Ralph Harley
 
1984 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Reverend Peabody
– A Case of the Stubborns (1984) … Reverend Peabody
 
1984 The Paper Chase (TV series)
Student in Reese's class
– The Advocates (1984) … Student in Reese's class
 
1984 Rent Control
Leonard Junger
 
1982 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Corinne Burns's Boss (uncredited)
 
1981 Ryan's Hope (TV series)
Doctor examining Kim
– Episode #1.1442 (1981) … Doctor examining Kim (uncredited)
 
1980 Stardust Memories
Fan in Lobby
 
1979 Family (TV series)
Fred
– Prelude (1979) … Fred
 
1978 The Dain Curse (TV mini-series)
Tom Fink
 
1970 My Sweet Charlie (TV movie)
Local (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2002 Star Trek: Nemesis (performer: "Blue Skies")
 
2001 Great Performances (TV series)
– My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) (performer: "Love is Sweeping the Country", "Rosie")
 
2000 Geppetto (TV movie) (performer: "Bravo, Stromboli!")
 
1987-1988 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
– Datalore (1988) (performer: "Abdulla Bulbul Amir")
– Encounter at Farpoint (1987) (performer: "Pop! Goes the Weasel " - uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2002 Star Trek: Nemesis (story)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2011 The Captains (documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2013 Resistance Is Futile: Assimilating Star Trek -The Next Generation (documentary)
Himself
 
2013 Star Trek: The Next Generation - Regeneration: Engaging the Borg (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Reunification: 25 Years After Star Trek - The Next Generation (video documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Stardate Revisited: The Origin of Star Trek - The Next Generation (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Those Video Guys (TV series)
Himself
– The Brent Spiner Interview (2011) … Himself
 
2009 Family Guy (TV series)
Himself
– Not All Dogs Go to Heaven (2009) … Himself (voice)
 
2006 Cast of Characters: The Making of 'Material Girls' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (TV movie)
Himself - Audience (uncredited)
 
2003 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 May 2003 (2003) … Himself - Guest
 
2003 Identity Crisis: The Making of a Master (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Hollywood Remembers Walter Matthau (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Best of British (TV series)
Himself
– Patrick Stewart (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
– My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs (2001) … Himself
 
2000 CBS Cares (TV series)
Himself
 
1997 Trekkies (documentary)
Himself
 
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Brent Spiner (1997) … Himself
 
1996 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 July 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion (TV documentary)
Dr. Brackish Okun (footage from 'Independence Day')
 
1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (TV special)
 
1995 Gottschalk Late Night (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 February 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1994 Journey's End: The Saga of Star Trek - The Next Generation (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Comic Relief VI (TV special documentary)
Lt. Commander Data
 
1990 7th Annual American Cinema Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 What's Alan Watching? (TV special)
Brentwood Carter
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2005 How William Shatner Changed the World (TV documentary)
Lt. Commander Data
 
1999 Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments (TV short)
Lt. Commander Data
 
1999 Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (Video Game)
Lt. Commander Data
 
1989 Night Court (TV series)
 

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In the play "Every Good Boy Deserves Favor" with Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Gates McFadden. Stewart directed the play. See more »

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Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Personal Quote:

[on his Lt. Commander Data action figure] "At first, I was reluctant. But then I figured, if it's good enough for Alec Guinness, then it's good enough for me". See more »

Trivia:

Parents: Jack and Sylvia Spiner. See more »

Trademark:

The role of Lieutenant Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius