Actor & Director

Jonathan Frakes: Movies & Box Office

films: 32
as director: 4
on screen: 1985–2023
box office: $340M
average score: 80

Born: August 19, 1952 (age 74)
Birthplace: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Full name: Jonathan Scott Frakes
Citizenship: U.S.
Occupations: Actor, director, television presenter
Years active: 1977-present
Spouses: Debralee Scott, Genie Francis
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Jonathan Frakes Movies

The films of Jonathan Frakes that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Star Trek: First Contact (1996) leads with $146M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Jonathan Frakes's Career in Numbers

Jonathan Frakes's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jonathan Frakes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from North and South (1985) to Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Jonathan Frakes Movies by Decade

1980s 3
1990s 11
2000s 4
2010s 1
2020s 2

The 1990s were Jonathan Frakes's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Jonathan Frakes Movies by Genre

Sci-Fi 5
Action 4
Fantasy 3
Tv movie 3
Family 2
Adventure 2
Comedy 1
Drama 1

Sci-Fi is the genre Jonathan Frakes has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (4).

Jonathan Frakes Career Milestones

First film: North and South 1985
Biggest box office hit: Star Trek: First Contact $146M worldwide
Best-rated film: Catwoman: Hunted Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event 2023

32 credits

Jonathan Frakes Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jonathan Frakes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 4 as director and 17 as actor. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Jonathan Frakes

Jonathan Frakes Movies as an Actor

Jonathan Frakes in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Jonathan Frakes?

Jonathan Frakes was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1952 and is 74 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jonathan Scott Frakes, born August 19, 1952, is an esteemed American actor and director widely known for his role as William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the subsequent spin-off series and movies. In addition to starring as William Riker, Frakes gained considerable recognition for voicing the character David Xanatos in Disney's series Gargoyles, hosting the anthology series Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, and narrating a History Channel documentary, Lee and Grant. He is also credited with the authorship of the novel The Abductors: Conspiracy which was ghostwritten by Dean Wesley Smith.

Beginning his directorial journey during the third season of The Next Generation, Frakes directed notable feature films Star Trek: First Contact and Star Trek: Insurrection. He also directed episodes for other Star Trek series, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Picard as well as other feature films like Clockstoppers and Thunderbirds. His prolific work extends beyond Star Trek into television, having directed for series such as The Librarian, Roswell, Leverage, and Burn Notice.

Works with

Who Jonathan Frakes Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jonathan Frakes shares the most films with. Patrick Stewart comes first, with 15 films together, followed by Marina Sirtis (13).

FAQ

Jonathan Frakes: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jonathan Frakes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jonathan Frakes been in?

Jonathan Frakes is credited on 32 films, from 1985 to 2023. 17 of them as an actor and 4 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jonathan Frakes's highest-grossing movie?

Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is Jonathan Frakes's biggest box office hit, with $146M worldwide, ahead of Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) ($113M). Across every film with box office figures, Jonathan Frakes's movies have made $340M.

Jonathan Frakes's biggest hits

What is the best Jonathan Frakes movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jonathan Frakes's best-rated film is Catwoman: Hunted (2022) with a score of 80.

Best Jonathan Frakes movies, ranked

How old is Jonathan Frakes?

Jonathan Frakes is 74 years old, born on August 19, 1952 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S..

What is Jonathan Frakes's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jonathan Frakes's filmography is Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023), in the role of Captain William Riker.

Who does Jonathan Frakes work with most often?

Jonathan Frakes shares the most films with Patrick Stewart (15 films), Marina Sirtis (13 films) and LeVar Burton (12 films).

The Best Jonathan Frakes Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 32 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app