Brent Spiner

Brent Jay Spiner (/ˈspnər/; born February 2, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (19871994), four subsequent films (19942002), and Star Trek: Picard (20202023). 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 (20112022).

Brent Spiner
Spiner at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2023
Born
Brent Jay Spiner

(1949-02-02) February 2, 1949
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesBrent Jay Mintz (1955–1975)
Alma materUniversity of Houston
OccupationActor
Years active1968–present
Notable credit(s)Lt. Cdr. Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation, four subsequent films, and Star Trek: Picard
SpouseLoree McBride
Children1
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