Brent Spiner
Brent Spiner (born
February 2,
1949 in
Houston, Texas) is best known for his portrayal of the
android "
Data" on the television and movie series
Star Trek: The Next Generation. Spiner had previously done most of his professional work in
theater, most notably in the original
broadway cast of the
Stephen Sondheim musical
Sunday in the Park with George. Since his success in Star Trek, he has also acted in film, including a notable minor role in the
movie Independence Day. He released an album of music under the guise of his character "Data" called "Ol' Yellow Eyes is Back."
Spiner now lives in Los Angeles, California with his girlfriend, Loree and his son, Jackson.
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