Jonathan Frakes
Actor · Director · Executive Producer · Music
Born Aug 19, 1952 · Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA
Active 1972–present
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.
Filmography
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) — DirectorThe Mighty Nein (2025) — Zeenoth (voice)Criminal Minds (2005) — Dr. Arthur MalcolmFuturama (1999) — Jonathan Frakes (voice)Family Guy (1999) — Jonathan Frakes (voice) · Commander William T. Riker (voice)Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — William T. Riker · DirectorMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) — DirectorCastle (2009) — Richard Castle Fan · DirectorThe Gifted (2017) — DirectorStar Trek: First Contact (1996) — Commander William T. Riker · DirectorThe Orville (2017) — DirectorStar Trek: Voyager (1995) — Commander William T. Riker · DirectorStar Trek: Picard (2020) — William Riker · DirectorStar Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Thomas Riker · DirectorHow to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) (2019) — Jonathan FrakesNCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — Navy Commander Dr. Stanfill (uncredited) · DirectorStar Trek: Discovery (2017) — DirectorStar Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) — DirectorStar Trek: Enterprise (2001) — Commander William T. RikerFalling Skies (2011) — DirectorGargoyles (1994) — David Xanatos (voice)Roswell (1999) — Jonathan Frakes (uncredited) · Director · ProducerBurn Notice (2007) — Director3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) — Larry