Jonathan Frakes
Actor, Director
- Born
- August 19, 1952, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
- Age
- 74 years old
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Total works
- 54 movies, 90 TV shows
- Latest work
- A Grand Biltmore Christmas (2026)
- Genres
- Thriller,Science Fiction,Horror
Jonathan Frakes is an American actor and director who portrayed Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and its related films. He began directing episodes of The Next Generation during its third season, later helming Star Trek: First Contact (1996) and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998). Frakes has also voiced David Xanatos in the animated series Gargoyles and hosted Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. His television credits include roles in North and South, Paper Dolls, and Falcon Crest. Additionally, he directed films such as Clockstoppers (2002) and Thunderbirds (2004). Frakes has been married to actress Genie Francis since 1988 and they have two children.
