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Jonathan Frakes. 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 Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series.
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- 1978–present
- Actor, director, television presenter
- Jonathan Scott Frakes, August 19, 1952 (age 71), Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Learn about Jonathan Frakes, best known for playing Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation and directing several Star Trek films. Find his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and more on IMDb.
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- 1.89 m
- Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
Learn about the life and career of Jonathan Frakes, the actor who played Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation and directed several Star Trek films. Find out his birth date, height, family, education, awards, and trivia.
- August 19, 1952
Nov 24, 2023 · The Star Trek actor and the General Hospital star met on the set of North and South in 1985 and have been together ever since. Frakes shares his exclusive story with PEOPLE about their undeniable connection and their careers in the industry.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Star Trek: Picard director Jonathan Frakes dropped an easter egg from First Contact into episode 4 of the series, which stars Patrick Stewart.
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Jul 25, 2023 · The actor-turned-director reflects on his 221 episodes of 'Trek' across different shows and eras, from 'Next Generation' to 'Strange New Worlds'. He shares his memories, insights and challenges of helming the franchise, including his latest crossover with 'Lower Decks'.
Dec 26, 2021 · The actor-turned-director talks to IndieWire about his career behind the camera on various "Star Trek" series and films. He shares his insights on directing actors, using VFX, and connecting with the legacy of "Trek."
