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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. He has also hosted the anthology series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, voiced David Xanatos in the ...
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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
The Digital FixJonathan Frakes was “uncomfortable” as Riker when Star Trek TNG began
Despite Riker's easy confidence in Star Trek The Next Generation, his actor, Jonathan Frakes, admitted it took him time to get used to playing the character. As far as Star Trek captains go, ...
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- MSN News
Jonathan Frakes sees Star Trek: Legacy as a possible Paramount+ movie
Section 31 starring Michelle Yeoh will be the first Star Trek streaming movie by Paramount+, and, according to Jonathan Frakes, who joined All Access Star Trek podcast to talk about the Pancreatic ...
5 days ago
Learn about the life and career of Jonathan Frakes, the actor and director best known for playing Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Find out his birth date, height, family, education, roles, awards, and trivia.
- August 19, 1952
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. The ‘Next Generation' vet goes behind-the-scenes of ...
Jul 25, 2023 · The former Next Generation star and director of 221 episodes of Star Trek shares his memories and insights on his work on the franchise over the past 36 years. From directing Riker and Picard to the animated Lower Decks, he talks about his challenges, his collaborations and his regrets.
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Apr 28, 2023 · Jonathan Frakes: I was at the end of Season 1.I was in the "Nepenthe" episode, when Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Soji (Isa Briones) came to visit Riker, Troi (Marina Sirtis), and their child.
Dec 26, 2021 · The actor-turned-director talks to IndieWire about his career behind the camera, from "First Contact" to "Discovery". He shares his insights on directing actors, working with new generations of "Trek" fans, and his favorite moments from the franchise.
