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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 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
Nov 24, 2023 · The Star Trek director and his wife, the daytime drama icon, share their undeniable connection on the set of the 1985 miniseries 'North and South'. They have been together for 38 years and have two children, one of them an actor and writer.
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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...
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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.
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.