JONATHAN FRAKES
Jonathan Frakes
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 19, 1952
Place of Birth: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
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 T. Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series. He has also hosted the series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, voiced David Xanatos in the Disney animated series Gargoyles, and narrated the History Channel documentary, Lee and Grant.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
The Mighty NeinZeenoth (voice)
2024·
The D-Con ChamberSelf
2024·
Butterfly in the SkySelf (archive footage)
Riker (voice)
2022·
The Shuttlepod ShowSelf
2022·
Catwoman: HuntedKing Faraday / Boss Moxie (voice)
William T. Riker (voice)
2020·
Star Trek: PicardWilliam Riker
2020·
Star Trek DaySelf
2019·
The Ready RoomSelf
Jonathan Frakes
2016·
Angie TribecaCommandant Van Zandt
Self
2009·
NCIS: Los AngelesNavy Commander Dr. Stanfill (uncredited)
2009·
Glenn Martin, DDSPeter (voice)
High Evolutionary (voice)
2009·
CastleRichard Castle Fan
2009·
That's Impossible!Narrator (voice)
2005·
Criminal MindsDr. Arthur Malcolm
1999·
The LotRoland White
1999·
RoswellJonathan Frakes (uncredited)
1999·
Family GuyJonathan Frakes (voice), Commander William T. Riker (voice)
1998·
Oh BabyDon
Self - Host
Host
Larry
1995·
CybillJonathan Frakes
Tim Lake
Thomas Riker
1990·
WingsGavin Rutledge
Rosen
1986·
Dream WestLt. Archibald Gillespie
1985·
North and SouthStanley Hazard
1984·
Paper DollsSandy Parris
1984·
Highway to HeavenArthur Krock, Jr.
1983·
Five Mile CreekAdam Scott
1983·
Bare EssenceMarcus Marshall
1982·
Bare EssenceMarcus Marshall
1982·
Voyagers!Charles Lindbergh
1982·
HotelTed Travers
1981·
The Fall GuyConnors
1981·
Harper Valley P.T.A.Clutch Breath
1981·
Hill Street BluesEddie Sims
1980·
It's a LivingSteve
1980·
I'm a Big Girl Now1980·
Beulah LandAdam Davis
1980·
Here's BoomerPhilip
1979·
Paris1979·
The Dukes of HazzardJamie Lee Hogg
1979·
Hart to HartAdam Blake
1978·
The White ShadowBasketball Player
1978·
Fantasy IslandKirk Wendover
1977·
Eight Is EnoughChapper
1976·
Quincy, M.E.Young Surgeon, Leon Bohannon
1976·
Charlie's AngelsBrad
1973·
Barnaby JonesDavid Douglas
1972·
The WaltonsAshley Longworth Jr.
Commander William T. Riker
2023·
A Biltmore ChristmasWinston
Captain William Riker
2018·
Devil's GateSheriff Gruenwell
2017·
Heroes ManufacturedSelf (archive footage)
Self
2014·
Chaos on the BridgeSelf
Commander Will Riker
Cmdr. William Riker (archive footage)
2012·
Megaquake 10.0Narrator (voice)
2011·
The CaptainsSelf
2011·
Lee & GrantNarrator (voice)
2011·
Truth be ToldRadio Sound Engineer
Self
Trombone Player in Marching Band (uncredited)
Self
Debra's Husband
2006·
Alien AutopsySelf
2002·
ClockstoppersBystander
2002·
Star Trek: NemesisCommander William T. Riker
Commander William T. Riker
Narrator (voice)
1999·
FuturamaJonathan Frakes (voice)
1999·
Dying to LiveWill
Commander William T. Riker
1997·
TrekkiesSelf
Self
Ben Frye
Commander William T. Riker
1995·
Star Trek: VoyagerCommander William T. Riker
Time Traveler
David Xanatos (voice)
Self - Host
1994·
GargoylesDavid Xanatos (voice)
1994·
Phish: Tracking1994·
Camp NowhereBob Spiegel (uncredited)
Self - Host
Host / Self
Commander William T. Riker
Self
Narrator (voice)
Self
Joshua Boyleston
William T. Riker
1986·
MatlockProsecutor Mr. Park
1985·
The Twilight ZoneSteve (segment "But Can She Type?")
1981·
Falcon CrestDamon Ross
Richard Hawkins
1979·
Beach PatrolMarty Green
Production
Director
2021·
Leverage: RedemptionDirector
2020·
The AstronautsDirector
2020·
Star Trek: PicardDirector
2017·
The ArrangementDirector
2017·
Star Trek: DiscoveryDirector
2017·
The GiftedDirector
2017·
The OrvilleDirector
2015·
HindsightDirector
2015·
PowersDirector
2014·
The LibrariansCo-Executive Producer, Supervising Producer, Director
Director
2014·
Finding CarterDirector
2013·
Hit the FloorDirector
2013·
King & MaxwellDirector
Director
2011·
Switched at BirthDirector
2011·
Falling SkiesDirector
2011·
Bar KarmaDirector
2011·
Truth be ToldDirector
2010·
Persons UnknownDirector
2010·
The Good GuysDirector
2010·
The GladesDirector
2009·
Make It or Break ItDirector
2009·
VDirector
2009·
NCIS: Los AngelesDirector
2009·
DollhouseDirector
2009·
CastleDirector
2008·
LeverageDirector
Director
Creator, Director
2007·
Burn NoticeDirector
Director
2004·
ThunderbirdsDirector
2002·
The Twilight ZoneDirector
2002·
ClockstoppersDirector
1999·
RoswellProducer, Director
1999·
Dying to LiveExecutive Producer
Director
Director
1995·
University HospitalDirector
1995·
Star Trek: VoyagerDirector
1994·
Phish: TrackingMusic
Director
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderDirector
Director