Jason David Frank
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Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973) is an American actor and martial artist most noted and famous for playing Tommy Oliver in Power Rangers (1993-1997, 2002, and 2004/257 Total Episode Appearances). He was born in Covina, California, and lives in Atascocita, Texas.
Martial arts
Frank is a 6th Degree Black Belt as of 2004 with more than a total of 25 years experience in the martial arts. He is an internationally recognized and award winning instructor who was a nationally rated competitor from 1988 to 1990. In 1990, he won the prestigious Grand Champion title at the Las Vegas Winter Nationals, and in 1994, he was inducted into The Black Belt Hall of Fame by the American Karate and Kung Fu Federation. Most recently, on June 28, 2003, bearing the title of Kyoshi, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as Master of the Year "American Karate."[1]
With his knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, Jason David Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American karate, "Toso Kune Do".
Kyoshi Frank is the President and CEO of the R.S.K.A. Frank has also opened his own dojo, known as Rising Sun Karate (http://risingsunkarate.com), where he teaches his own Karate and kickboxing while his wife, Tammie, teaches karate to adult women.[citation needed]
His nickname in kickboxing is "Fearless Frank". [citation needed]
Filmography
Film
| Film | Year | Portraying |
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| Fall Guy | 2006 | John Stewart |
| Paris | 2003 | Chad (uncredited) |
| Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | 1997 | Tommy Oliver - Red Turbo Ranger |
| Groupies | 1997 | |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | 1995 | Tommy Oliver -White Power Ranger |
Television
| Television program | Year | Portraying |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Goals | 2005 TV Series | Himself |
| Power Rangers: Dino Thunder | 2004 TV Series | Dr. Tommy Oliver/Black Dino Ranger |
| Fighting Spirit | 2004 | voice of MMPR Green Ranger/White Ranger/Red Zeo Ranger |
| Power Rangers: Wild Force | 2002 TV Series | Tommy Oliver/Red Zeo Ranger |
| The Residents of Washington Heights (unaired) | 2002 TV Series | Dr. Blaine Peterson |
| MTV's Undressed | 1999 TV Series | Carl (2000: Season 3) |
| Meego | ||
| Magic Parker (unaired) | Karate Sensei | |
| Power Rangers: Turbo | 1997 TV Series | Tommy Oliver/Red Turbo Ranger #1 |
| Sweet Valley High | ||
| A Star Is Torn | 1996 | A.J. |
| Shakes, Fries & Videotape | 1996 | A.J. |
| Lofty Ambitions | 1996 | A.J. |
| Rock Around the Block | 1996 | A.J. |
| Family Matters | ||
| Karate Kids | 1996 | Skull |
| Power Rangers: Zeo | 1996 TV Series | Tommy Oliver/Red Zeo Ranger |
| It Came from Angel Grove | 1996 | Tomacula |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1994/1996 | Tommy Oliver/White Ranger |
| Cybertron (unaired) | 1994 | Adam Steele |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1993/1994 | Tommy Oliver/Green Ranger |
Trivia
- Appeared in the most Power Rangers episodes, 257 character appearances and 242 actual appearances.
- Appeared in the most seasons: seven (Mighty Morphin [3], Zeo, Turbo, Wild Force and Dino Thunder).
- Came back to Power Rangers in the special 10th anniversary episode titled "Forever Red" in Power Rangers Wild Force (2002, reuniting with Austin St. John).
- Enjoys parachuting and skydiving.
- Older brother Eric Frank died in 2001 at age 29. He also appeared in Power Rangers Zeo as Tommy's brother, David Trueheart.
- Was absent at former co-star Thuy Trang's funeral in 2001. (All of the original cast attended the funeral, at which Amy Jo Johnson spoke).
- Is the longest appearing male Power Ranger, while Amy Jo was the female to appear for the longest time.
- Fan of heavy metal and rap music.
- Was a contestant on The Price is Right and won a fireplace.
- Has residences in both Los Angeles and Houston.
- Married Twice, Shawna (1994-2001) Tammy (2002-present)
- 4 kids Jacob(96), Hunter(97), Claire(99-2001) (all 3 from wife Shawna) Skylar(2003)(from wife Tammy)