Jonathan frakes

Jonathan Frakes has been in the entertainment industry for longer than some of his fans have been alive. He made is on screen debut in 1978. After a series of small TV roles, he got his big break in 1987 when he was cast as Commander William T. Riker in the series Star Trek: The

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Jonathan Frakes as Commander Riker.

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Jonathan Scott Frakes is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the television series Star

Commander William Riker. Handsome, dark-haired, blue-eyed actor/director Jonathan Frakes is best known among Star Trek lovers for playing Commander William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994).

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Jonathan Frakes, who stars in Hallmark's 'A Biltmore Christmas', exclusively tells PEOPLE about his undeniable connection with 'General Hospital' icon Genie Francis when they worked together on the 1985 miniseries 'North and South'

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When it came down to casting Commander William Riker, Jonathan Frakes was the second choice. And the other actor would've been... Well, a bit wrong.

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The franchise veteran notes that 'Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry would never have allowed such a moment in 'Next Generation.'

Jonathan Frakes.