Brent Spiner

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Characters played by Brent Spiner

Data — Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

An android and operations officer of the Enterprise-D

Dr. Arik Soong — Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

Rogue geneticist creating augmented humans, antagonist in Enterprise.

Altan Inigo Soong — Star Trek: Picard (2020)

Geneticist and leader of the Coppelius synthetic colony.

Dr. Brakish Okun — Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Eccentric Area 51 scientist who studies alien biology and tech.

Dr. Brackish Okun — Independence Day (1996)

Variant spelling of lead Area 51 scientist.

Lieutenant Commander Data — Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Advanced android seeking humanity, Enterprise-D science officer.

Pierre (uncredited) — Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)

Pierre is a reclusive French ostrich farmer whom Jesse and Chester encounter while retracing their steps. His isolated setting is one of the unusual locations visited during the search for the missing car and the Continuum Transfunctioner.

Lt. Commander Data — Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

An android operations officer aboard the Enterprise-D who strives to understand humanity.

Lt. Commander Data — Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Advanced android officer seeking humanity, crucial to Enterprise operations.

Lt. Commander Data — Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

Advanced android crew member of the Enterprise-D, striving to understand humanity.

Devlin Bowman — The Master of Disguise (2002)

Primary antagonist and master smuggler. After escaping prison, he kidnaps Fabbrizio and forces him to steal legendary artifacts to rebuild his empire. He brainwashes Fabbrizio using a mask, escapes initially with the US Constitution, but is ultimately defeated by Pistachio and his family in Costa Rica.

Gil Godwyn — Out to Sea (1997)

Gil Godwyn is the tyrannical, controlling cruise director who supervises the dance hosts and threatens them with dismissal and financial penalties. He deduces that Charlie entered his room, exposes Charlie in front of Liz and her mother, and is eventually fired after insulting the ship owner.

Career Overview

Brent Spiner has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Trek with 6 titles. Signature works include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Threshold, Outcast. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
93
Birth Date
1949-02-02
Birth Place
Houston - Texas - USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q311453), public domain (CC0).