Brent Spiner Spills the Beans About Star Trek!

11-09-2006 08:54

In 1966, it promised to ‘boldly go where no man has gone before.’This year marks the 40th anniversary of Star Trek –without question the most important milestone to date in sci fi history. Viewers have been gripped watching various crews of space explorers going on courageous and amazing assignments in far off parts of the universe to seek new worlds and civilisations, making it the most popular and significant phenomenon of all time.The original groundbreaking series has generated several additional TV series and feature films and inspired the production of endless novels, comic books, merchandise and fan clubs over four decades. The first and most triumphant of the spin–offs, that followed on from where Captain Kirk’s crew left off, debuted on our screens in 1987 and lasted for seven years. Entitled “Star Trek, The Next Generation” it won an army of dedicated fans and featured guest appearances from the likes of Stephen Hawking, Teri Hatcher and Mick Fleetwood. The series even won critical praise, winning 18 Emmy awards and receiving an academy nomination for best drama in 1994.One of the most memorable characters to grace the TNG show was Lieutenant Commander Data, the endearing android whose ultimate quest was to be human-like.The robot helped make the name of the actor who portrayed him, Brent Spiner. Brent divulged that he tapped into his “inner child” to play the part.After saying goodbye to his trips around the galaxy, he’s performed on stage in several Broadway shows and has starred in The Aviator, Material Girls, Fraiser, Law and Order – Criminal Intent and Friends.