Star Trek: Generations may be most remembered for killing off Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), but the film also explores Data's journey with his new emotion chip.

That said, his post-"Star Trek" career is more expansive and varied than one might assume. Spiner may have played Data, but it seems that he wasn't on the "wish list" of finalists for the role.

Beloved 'Star Trek' Actor, 76, Is Virtually Unrecognizable in Recent Video first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 premieres on Thursday, July 17 with a double episode drop. New episodes will drop every Thursday leading up to the season finale on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Beloved 'Star Trek' Actor, 76, Is Virtually Unrecognizable in Recent Video first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.