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Jonathan Frakes

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Jonathan Frakes

Jonathan Frakes is an actor born on August 19, 1952 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Nemesis and Star Trek: Generations. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
August 19, 1952
Place of birth
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
Also known as
Jonathan Scott Frakes · جاناتان فریکس

Biography

Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of Commander (later Captain) William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series. He has also hosted the series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, voiced David Xanatos in the Disney animated series Gargoyles, and narrated the History Channel documentary, Lee and Grant. His other well known TV roles are as Stanley Hazard on the miniseries North and South, Sandy Parris on ABC's Paper Dolls, Marcus Marshall on NBC's Bare Essence, and Damon Ross, a recurring character on Falcon Crest. He began directing episodes of The Next Generation during its third season, and went on to direct the feature films Star Trek: First Contact (1996) and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and episodes of the later Star Trek series Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Picard. He later directed the feature films Clockstoppers (2002) and Thunderbirds (2004). He has since directed prolifically for television, including for The Librarian television films and series, Leverage, Burn Notice, and Roswell (of which he is also a producer). He is the credited author of the novel The Abductors: Conspiracy, which was ghostwritten by Dean Wesley Smith. He has been married to actress Genie Francis since 1988 and they have 2 children.

Filmography

  1. 2026Stuart Fails to Save the UniverseDirector
  2. 2026Star Trek: Starfleet AcademyDirector
  3. 2025The Mighty Neinas Zeenoth (voice) · 1 episode
  4. 2022Star Trek: Strange New WorldsDirector
  5. 2022Catwoman: Huntedas King Faraday / Boss Moxie (voice)
  6. 2020Star Trek: Lower Decksas William T. Riker (voice) · 3 episodes
  7. 2020Star Trek: Picardas William Riker · 12 episodes · Director
  8. 2019How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)as Jonathan Frakes · 2 episodes
  9. 2018Devil's Gateas Sheriff Gruenwell
  10. 2017The GiftedDirector
  11. 2017Star Trek: DiscoveryDirector
  12. 2017The OrvilleDirector
  13. 2016Angie Tribecaas Commandant Van Zandt · 1 episode
  14. 2015PowersDirector
  15. 2014The LibrariansDirector
  16. 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Director
  17. 2013Hit the FloorDirector
  18. 2011Falling SkiesDirector
  19. 2011Switched at BirthDirector
  20. 2010The GladesDirector
  21. 2009VDirector
  22. 2009NCIS: Los Angelesas Navy Commander Dr. Stanfill (uncredited) · 1 episode · Director
  23. 2009The Super Hero Squad Showas High Evolutionary (voice) · 1 episode
  24. 2009Castleas Richard Castle Fan · 1 episode · Director
  25. 2009DollhouseDirector
  26. 2008LeverageDirector
  27. 2008The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chaliceas Trombone Player in Marching Band (uncredited) · Director
  28. 2007Burn NoticeDirector
  29. 2006The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Minesas Debra's Husband · Director
  30. 2006Alien Autopsyas Self
  31. 2005Criminal Mindsas Dr. Arthur Malcolm · 1 episode
  32. 2005American Dad!(voice) · 1 episode
  33. 2004ThunderbirdsDirector
  34. 2002Star Trek: Nemesisas Commander William T. Riker
  35. 2002Clockstoppersas Bystander · Director
  36. 2001Star Trek: Enterpriseas Commander William T. Riker · 1 episode
  37. 1999Roswellas Jonathan Frakes (uncredited) · 2 episodes · Director · Producer
  38. 1999Futuramaas Jonathan Frakes (voice) · 1 episode
  39. 1999Family Guyas Commander William T. Riker (voice) · 1 episode
  40. 1998Star Trek: Insurrectionas Commander William T. Riker · Director
  41. 1996Star Trek: First Contactas Commander William T. Riker · Director
  42. 19963rd Rock from the Sunas Larry · 1 episode
  43. 1995Star Trek: Voyageras Commander William T. Riker · 1 episode · Director
  44. 1994Star Trek: Generationsas Commander William T. Riker
  45. 1994Gargoylesas David Xanatos (voice) · 78 episodes
  46. 1994Camp Nowhereas Bob Spiegel (uncredited)
  47. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Tim Lake · 1 episode
  48. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nineas Thomas Riker · 1 episode · Director
  49. 1990Wingsas Gavin Rutledge · 1 episode
  50. 1987Star Trek: The Next Generationas William T. Riker · 176 episodes · Director
  51. 1986Matlockas Prosecutor Mr. Park · 1 episode
  52. 1985North and Southas Stanley Hazard · 13 episodes
  53. 1985The Twilight Zoneas Steve (segment "But Can She Type?") · 1 episode
  54. 1984Highway to Heavenas Arthur Krock, Jr. · 1 episode
  55. 1981The Fall Guyas Connors · 1 episode
  56. 1981Hill Street Bluesas Eddie Sims · 1 episode
  57. 1979Hart to Hartas Adam Blake · 1 episode
  58. 1979The Dukes of Hazzardas Jamie Lee Hogg · 1 episode
  59. 1978Fantasy Islandas Kirk · 1 episode
  60. 1976Charlie's Angelsas Brad · 1 episode