Brent Spiner: podcast appearances and interviews

Brent Jay Spiner is an American actor born on February 2, 1949. He is best known for his portrayal of the android Data on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation which aired from 1987 to 1994. Spiner also appeared in four subsequent Star Trek films from 1994 to 2002 and in the series Star Trek: Picard from 2020 to 2023. His performance as Data earned him the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1997. In addition to his work in Star Trek, Spiner was nominated for the same award for his role as Dr. Brackish Okun in the film Independence Day, a role which he reprised in Independence Day: Resurgence. Beyond his work in television and film, Spiner has pursued a career in theater and music. He is also recognized for providing the voice of the Joker in the animated series Young Justice from 2011 to 2022.