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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 William Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series.
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.
Jonathan Frakes. Actor: Star Trek: First Contact. Jonathan Scott Frakes was born in Bellefonte, central Pennsylvania. He is the son of Doris J. (Yingling) and Dr. James R. Frakes, a professor. His parents moved with Jonathan and his younger brother Daniel to Bethlehem in eastern Pennsylvania.
May 24, 2024 · The Star Trek veteran reveals how he used a classic Marvel technique to shoot close-ups for the penultimate episode of Discovery's final season. He also talks about his involvement in other Star Trek shows, from Picard to Strange New Worlds.
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.
May 27, 2024 · Jonathan Frakes has been directing episodes of various “Star Trek” series for the past 34 years, from his first episode behind the camera, “Next Generation” installment “The Offspring,” to the...
Jan 5, 2018 · The former Next Generation star talks about his experience directing Star Trek: Discovery, a tragic death, a possible Tarantino movie, and the future of Trek. Read the interview with Rotten Tomatoes and watch the episode on CBS All Access.
