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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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- 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
Mar 9, 2023 · For fans of Star Trek: Picard ’s landmark third season, actor-director Jonathan Frakes has emerged as one of the series’ MVPs. The Star Trek: The Next Generation veteran arguably delivers...
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."
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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'.
Nov 16, 2023 · Jonathan Frakes confirmed his return to SNW in an interview with Cinemablend, saying, “I’m going back up to Toronto to direct on Strange New Worlds .” He didn’t say when he was set to...
