Takara_Soong 4 Posted February 2, 2005 HAPPY BIRTHDAYBRENT SPINER Brent Spiner played the android Lieutenant Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and was featured in the four ST: TNG motion pictures "Star Trek Generations," "Star Trek: First Contact", "Star Trek: Insurrection" and "Star Trek Nemesis." The character Data possesses super-strength and an incredible memory. He's virtually an encyclopedia, but only in terms of information, not behavior. Data is totally innocent; however, he does possess a sense of question and wonder that allows him to evolve. Also on TNG, Trek fans were treated to his wonderful performances as Data's evil* brother, Lore and his creator, Dr. Noonien Soong. The most notable episode featuring the Soong family was season 4's Brothers which featured all three characters together. Brent Spiner also recently appeared on Star Trek Enterprise as Dr. Arik Soong, an ancestor of Data's creator. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Spiner moved to New York after college, where he performed in numerous off-Broadway plays. "The play that finally pushed me over into the serious-actor category was a public theater production of 'The Seagull' [Anton Chekhov] for Joseph Papp," he says. Spiner eventually won roles in the Broadway musical productions of "Sunday in the Park with George," "The Three Musketeers" and "Big River," which was based on the story of Huckleberry Finn. Spiner won acclaim for his performance as John Adams in the Broadway production 1776 as well as his portrayal of Hubert in Life X3. Brent Spiner's many movie and television credits can be found at IMDB. They include: the scene stealing Dr. Brackish Okun in Independence Day; the evil Devlin Bowman, the only good thing about Master of Disguise; and Gil Godwyn, the devilish cruise director in Out to Sea. During the fourth season hiatus of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Spiner co-produced and released his first album. Entitled "Ol' Yellow Eyes is Back," the album features some of the most popular classic standards ever recorded. biography from startrek.com but updated, edited and added to by Takara**. *He's NOT evil, he's misunderstood!! **I know some of you are thinking "Takara, this is the lamest birthday tribute you've ever done and it's for your favourite actor!! What the heck is wrong with you?!" Let me just say that I'm working on something as you read this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted February 2, 2005 :o :blush 2: so that is what he really looks like :lol: :lol: i never knew B) Hppy B/D Brent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) He still looks good for his age. :lol: Edited February 2, 2005 by Odie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted February 2, 2005 Brent Spiner rocks! :lol: Happy birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mike_Hines01 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted February 2, 2005 Agree with you there, Odie... but really, a trekkie who doesn't know her own fave character's actor? ??? :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent - you're an awesome actor. My favorite (non Trek) Brent role was in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as far as "evil" - that performance on L&O:SVU was pretty scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent - you're an awesome actor. My favorite (non Trek) Brent role was in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as far as "evil" - that performance on L&O:SVU was pretty scary. 299729[/snapback] That is one of my favorites as well. His performance was great. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMalePecs1 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy Birthday Mr Brent Spiner and hard to believe that you were on the Sitcom "Night Court" a few times before hitting it big on TNG Kudos to you. :lol: :lol: B) :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted February 2, 2005 ....hmmm.... i never know that the episodes are called... but a few episodes he is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spockstellaiter 0 Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) I just realized Brent and me have the same Bday! How kewl is that? :lol: :lol: Edited February 2, 2005 by Spockstellaiter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy 56 Brent! :lol: With any luck I'll be seeing you in a month! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted February 2, 2005 :lol: Happy :lol: Birthday B) Brent :o Spiner! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Viper 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Happy birthday Brent! :lol: <_< Brent rocks my world. :lol: He`s such a great guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted February 3, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent! *And yeah, definately still looking good at 56. I can agree with you both on that one Odie & TrekkieCara. And no, Takara I do not think the tribute was lame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted February 3, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent! *And yeah, definately still looking good at 56. I can agree with you both on that one Odie & TrekkieCara. And no, Takara I do not think the tribute was lame. 299867[/snapback] Here's a link to the Video Tribute Subforum which is where the project I've been working on for the past few days is posted. Unforgettable: A Tribute to the Contributions of Brent Spiner to the Star Trek Universe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datalover_06 0 Posted February 4, 2005 <_< He is still the bomb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy-Trek-Kitten 0 Posted February 7, 2005 HAPPY BIRTHDAYBRENT SPINER Brent Spiner played the android Lieutenant Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and was featured in the four ST: TNG motion pictures "Star Trek Generations," "Star Trek: First Contact", "Star Trek: Insurrection" and "Star Trek Nemesis." The character Data possesses super-strength and an incredible memory. He's virtually an encyclopedia, but only in terms of information, not behavior. Data is totally innocent; however, he does possess a sense of question and wonder that allows him to evolve. Also on TNG, Trek fans were treated to his wonderful performances as Data's evil* brother, Lore and his creator, Dr. Noonien Soong. The most notably episode featuring the Soong family was season 4's Brothers which featured all three characters together. Brent Spiner also recently appeared on Star Trek Enterprise as Dr. Arik Soong, an ancestor of Data's creator. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Spiner moved to New York after college, where he performed in numerous off-Broadway plays. "The play that finally pushed me over into the serious-actor category was a public theater production of 'The Seagull' [Anton Chekhov] for Joseph Papp," he says. Spiner eventually won roles in the Broadway musical productions of "Sunday in the Park with George," "The Three Musketeers" and "Big River," which was based on the story of Huckleberry Finn. Spiner won acclaim for his performance as John Adams in the Broadway production 1776 as well as his portrayal of Hubert in Life X3. Brent Spiner's many movie and television credits can be found at IMDB. They include: the scene stealing Dr. Brackish Okun in Independence Day; the evil Devlin Bowman, the only good thing about Master of Disguise; and Gil Godwyn, the devilish cruise director in Out to Sea. During the fourth season hiatus of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Spiner co-produced and released his first album. Entitled "Ol' Yellow Eyes is Back," the album features some of the most popular classic standards ever recorded. biography from startrek.com but updated, edited and added to by Takara**. *He's NOT evil, he's misunderstood!! **I know some of you are thinking "Takara, this is the lamest birthday tribute you've ever done and it's for your favourite actor!! What the heck is wrong with you?!" Let me just say that I'm working on something as you read this. 299643[/snapback] Great pictures. And I am about a week late but happy birthday brent. I got on a differetn mesasge braod somehow and thought it was this one and i was like hay ! where is all the cool stuff and why have my pitifule rate gone down more!!! and where is the batman smiles?!!!! Happy Birthday Brent - you're an awesome actor. My favorite (non Trek) Brent role was in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge as far as "evil" - that performance on L&O:SVU was pretty scary. 299729[/snapback] I loved that movie!!!! "... with my brand new dixie cup!" but it does have irony. he was in a movie that in one part they are making the afican queen a movie that brent said he is saving to watch on his death bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TC1 0 Posted February 8, 2005 Happy B-Day Brent! What would we have done without Data :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted February 8, 2005 Happy Birthday Brent! *And yeah, definately still looking good at 56. I can agree with you both on that one Odie & TrekkieCara. And no, Takara I do not think the tribute was lame. 299867[/snapback] 56? He is really doing well. oh and ty, btw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted February 13, 2005 A very belated Happry Birthday to Mr. Spiner!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKY1701 0 Posted February 14, 2005 It's the 13th now, but: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! :blink: :blink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheikhengku 0 Posted May 2, 2005 :blink: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. BRENT SPINER! YOU THE MAN! LIVE LONG & PROSPER!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
