Brent Spiner
Brent Spiner is an American actor, singer, and comedian best known for portraying the android Data in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and its film sequels, as well as *Star Trek: Picard*.
Brent Spiner is an American actor, singer, and comedian best known for portraying the android Data in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and its film sequels, as well as *Star Trek: Picard*. He has also appeared in films such as *Independence Day* and *Independence Day: Resurgence*, and has worked in theatre and voice acting. Born in Houston, Texas on February 2, 1949, Spiner is married to Loree McBride.
Career
Spiner became widely known through his role as Data in *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, later returning to the character in the franchise’s films and in *Star Trek: Picard*. He also built a broader screen career in film and television, including *Independence Day* where he played Dr. Brackish Okun, a role he reprised in *Independence Day: Resurgence*.
Other work
In addition to acting, Spiner has worked in theatre and as a musician. Sources also describe him as a singer and note roles in voice acting and other entertainment projects.
Recognition
Spiner received a Saturn Award for his performance in *Star Trek: First Contact* and was also nominated for his role in *Independence Day*. These honours reflect his association with science fiction film and television.
Key facts
- He is best known for playing Data in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and multiple related *Star Trek* films.
- He reprised Data in *Star Trek: Picard*.
- He appeared as Dr. Brackish Okun in *Independence Day* and *Independence Day: Resurgence*.
- He has also worked in theatre and music.
- He was born in Houston, Texas, on February 2, 1949.
Canadian audiences know Brent Spiner mainly through the long-running popularity of *Star Trek* on Canadian television and through his appearances in major science-fiction films and series.
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References
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000653/Supports: Identifies Brent Spiner as the actor associated with Data and notes he was born and raised in Houston, Texas.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/brent-spiner/Supports: Provides birth date, birthplace, and career overview.
- TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/brent-spiner/bio/3030173235/Supports: Lists birth name, birthplace, and professions.
- NNDB — https://www.nndb.com/people/547/000022481/Supports: Lists birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, and nationality.
- Wikipedia (Canadian version) — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_SpinerSupports: Summarizes *Star Trek* roles, *Independence Day* roles, theatre and music, and Saturn Award mention.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_SpinerSupports: Summarizes his acting career and role as Data, plus *Star Trek: Picard*.