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Brent Spiner is an American actor, comedian, and singer best known for his portrayal of the android Data in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and four subsequent films. He has also appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including Independence Day, Out to Sea, and The Aviator. Spiner was born in Houston, Texas, to Sylvia and Jack Spiner, who owned a furniture store. He attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas, and the University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama. Spiner began his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in several off-Broadway productions. He made his Broadway debut in the 1981 production of Sunday in the Park with George. He made his film debut in the 1982 comedy-drama film Night Shift. Spiner's breakthrough role came in 1987 when he was cast as the android Data in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He reprised the role in four subsequent films, Star Trek Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). Spiner has also appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including Independence Day (1996), Out to Sea (1997), The Aviator (2004), and Superhero Movie (2008). As of 2021, Brent Spiner's net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

Popular As Brent Jay Spiner
Occupation actor,soundtrack,director
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 2 February 1949
Birthday 2 February
Birthplace Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Brent Spiner Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Brent Spiner height is 5′ 11″ .

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Height 5′ 11″
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Who Is Brent Spiner's Wife?

His wife is Loree McBride

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Wife Loree McBride
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Children Jackson Spiner

Brent Spiner Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Brent Spiner worth at the age of 74 years old? Brent Spiner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Brent Spiner's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)$5,000,000

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Timeline

2014

Has appeared on Star Wars Rebels (2014), making him the first Star Trek actor to appear on the animated series, soon to be followed by Clancy Brown and Simon Pegg.

2004

In October 2004, he began three guest appearances on Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Arik Soong, an ancestor of Noonian Soong, the creator of Data, his character from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He also played Noonian Soong in Star Trek: The Next Generation: Brothers (1990) and Star Trek: The Next Generation: Inheritance (1993).

1996

Brakish Okun in Independence Day (1996), a role that elicited his unique eccentricity and sense of humor.

1995

Long (1995), and has appeared in small roles in more recent films, such as Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) and The Master of Disguise (2002). Arguably his most popular film portrayal was Dr.

1994

Has played a fictional character, James Campbell, on Friends (1994) and himself on the spin-off series Joey (2004).

1989

Aside from these films, Spiner has made cameo appearances in a number of films directed by his friend and old schoolmate Thomas Schlamme, such as Miss Firecracker (1989), Crazy from the Heart (1991), and Kingfish: A Story of Huey P.

1987

Brent Spiner, whose primary claim to fame is his portrayal of the beloved android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His parents, Sylvia (Schwartz) and Jack Spiner, owned and operated a furniture store, and were both from Jewish immigrant families (from Austria, Hungary, and Russia). Jack died of kidney failure at age 29, when Brent was 10 months old. When he was 6 years old, his mother married Sol Mintz, who adopted Brent and his older brother Ron.

" Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), the sequel to the original television series Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), became hugely popular, moving to the big screen for four films (so far) after its 7-year run on television.

1986

In 1986, after a number of character parts in television series and movies, such as Robert Kennedy and His Times (1985), Crime of Innocence (1985), Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986), and Family Sins (1987), Spiner snagged the role that would bring him international fame: Data, the endearing android, whom Spiner played "by tapping into his inner child.

1984

The play "Little Shop of Horrors "brought Spiner to Los Angeles in 1984, where he eventually took up permanent residence.

1980

While in New York, he had a bit part in Woody Allen's Stardust Memories (1980) and starred in an independent film called Rent Control (1981).

1978

After a couple of false starts in New York and Hollywood, Spiner eventually established himself as a stage actor in New York, appearing in a number of off-Broadway and Broadway plays, such as "A History of the American Film" (1978), "Leave It to Beaver is Dead" (1979), "Sunday in the Park with George" (1984), and "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1985).

1975

Although his mother divorced Mintz after 7 years of marriage, Brent retained his adopted father's last name until 1975, when he took back his birth name. Spiner first began pursuing his interest in acting while in high school. There his inspirational drama teacher, Cecil Pickett, gave a great start to the careers of a remarkable group of aspiring young actors (and directors), including Spiner, Cindy Pickett (Cecil's daughter), Randy Quaid, Dennis Quaid, Trey Wilson, Robert Wuhl and Thomas Schlamme, all of whom later attained success in Hollywood.

1974

Attended and graduated from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas (1974).

1970

After graduation, Spiner followed his mentor to the University of Houston and other local colleges, while also launching his professional acting career in theater (The Houston Music Theater and other regional theater) and in film (My Sweet Charlie (1970), which was shot on location in Texas).

1968

Attended and graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas (1968).

1940

Released the album "Ol' Yellow Eyes is Back" (based on an old crooner song of the 1940s) with his male co-stars from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) singing backup vocals. The album's title refers to Data, whom he plays on the series.

1776

He starred as John Adams in the Broadway revival of "1776" for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination for best performance by a lead actor in a musical.