Jonathan Frakes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonathan Frakes
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1952(1952-08-19)
Age	72
Birthplace	Bellefonte
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Leo

Jonathan Frakes Biography

Jonathan Frakes is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on August 19, 1952 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. TV and film actor who is most well-known for his character as the character of Commander William T. Riker in the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

He co-starred alongside He co-starred with Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation. in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Frakes was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the son of Doris J. (née Yingling) and Dr. James R. Frakes. His father was a professor of English literature at Lehigh University from 1958 to 2001, where he was the Edmund W. Fairchild Professor in American Studies. He also was a critic for the New York Times Book Review and book editor until his death in 2002. Frakes had a younger brother, Daniel, who died in 1997 from pancreatic cancer.

For a time in the 1970s, Frakes worked for Marvel Comics, appearing at conventions in costume as Captain America. Frakes moved to New York City and became a member of the Impossible Ragtime Theater. In that company, Frakes did his first off-Broadway acting in Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape directed by George Ferencz. His first Broadway appearance was in Shenandoah. At the same time, he landed a role in the NBC soap opera The Doctors. When his character was dismissed from the show, Frakes moved to Los Angeles and had guest spots in many of the top television series of the 1970s and 1980s, including The Waltons in an episode called “The Legacy”, Eight Is Enough, The Dukes of Hazzard, Matlock, “Quincy, ME” in “The Face of Fear” and Hill Street Blues.

He married Genie Francis in 1988.

Jonathan Frakes Net Worth

Jonathan Frakes is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jonathan Frakes 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of the Liberty High School Grenadier Band and also was a track athlete in Liberty High School. He was able to obtain the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater from Penn State University.

He was host of the TV show Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction from 1998 to 2002.

Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. Frakes is best known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films. Frakes also hosted the television series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. In June 2011, Frakes narrated the History Channel documentary Lee and Grant. He was the voice for David Xanatos in the Disney television series Gargoyles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jonathan Frakes Dating?

According to our records, Jonathan Frakes married to Genie Francis. As of December 1, 2023, Jonathan Frakes’s is not dating anyone.

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Frakes appeared on the 1994 Phish album Hoist, playing trombone on the track titled “Riker’s Mailbox”. Frakes would occasionally perform on the trombone during his tenure as Commander Riker, drawing on his college marching band experience. He was also a member of “The Sunspots”, a vocal backup group of Star Trek cast members that appeared on Brent Spiner’s 1991 album Ol’ Yellow Eyes Is Back.

Facts & Trivia

Jonathan Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jonathan Frakes celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Frakes works with the Workshops, the Waterfall Arts Center, and the Saltwater Film Society, all located in Maine, where he teaches classes on film direction. He and his wife owned a home furnishings store in Belfast, Maine, called The Cherished Home, which closed in August 2012 due to his wife being too busy with her acting to spend adequate time at the store.

Top Facts about Jonathan Frakes

1. Jonathan Frakes is an American actor and director.
2. He was born on August 19, 1952 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
3. Frakes is best known for his role as Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
4. He has also directed several episodes of the Star Trek franchise.
5. Frakes has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a director.
6. He has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies throughout his career.
7. Frakes is married to actress Genie Francis since 1988.
8. He has two children with Francis, Jameson and Elizabeth.
9. Frakes is also a published author, having written several science fiction novels.
10. His net worth is estimated to be around $25 million USD