Dina Meyer
A versatile actress who carved a niche in science fiction, moving from Beverly Hills to the dystopian future of Johnny Mnemonic and the starship Enterprise.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American actress·Birthday: December 22·Generation X
Biography
Dina Meyer emerged in the mid-90s as a compelling screen presence with a knack for portraying intelligent, resilient women, often in high-stakes genres. After cutting her teeth on the sun-drenched drama of 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' she dove headfirst into cyberpunk opposite Keanu Reeves in 'Johnny Mnemonic,' a role that announced her as a fixture in sci-fi. This was solidified by her portrayal of the fierce, loyal pilot Lt. Barbara 'B.J.' Kite in the cult favorite 'Starship Troopers.' Meyer never allowed herself to be pigeonholed, however, balancing these action-oriented parts with roles in thrillers and television, including a memorable stint as the Oracle in 'Birds of Prey' and a recurring role on 'CSI.' Her career is a testament to steady, adaptable talent in an industry often seeking the next big thing.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Dina was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dina Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Dina's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Jane in the cyberpunk film 'Johnny Mnemonic' opposite Keanu Reeves.
- Played the fan-favorite character Lt. Barbara Kite in the sci-fi film 'Starship Troopers.'
- Portrayed Detective Dina Aprile in the first season of the acclaimed TV series 'The L Word.'
- Had a recurring role as a troubled teen on the hit series 'Beverly Hills, 90210.'
Did You Know?
She is a trained dancer and studied at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.
She provided the voice for the character Barbara Gordon in the 'Birds of Prey' TV series.
She is an avid equestrian and owns horses.
She played a villainous role in the horror film 'Saw.'
“I'm drawn to characters who use their intellect as their primary weapon.”
