Brent Spiner Brent Spiner Brent Jay Spiner (; born February 2, 1949) is an American actor, comedian, and singer best known for his portrayal of the android Lieutenant Commander Data in the television series "" and four subsequent films. In 1997, he won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Data in "", and was nominated in the same category for portraying Dr. Brackish Okun in "Independence Day", a role he reprised in "". He has also enjoyed a career in the theatre and as a musician. Brent Jay Spiner was born on February 2, 1949, in Houston,
Tin Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) episode was later included on the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" season three DVD box set, released in the United States on September 3, 2002. The first Blu Ray release was in the United States on April 30, 2013. Tin Man (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Tin Man" is the 20th episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and the 68th episode overall. It was originally released on April 23, 1990, in broadcast syndication. It was written by Dennis Putman Bailey and David Bischoff with uncredited work by Lisa Putman White. It was based on Bailey