Jonathan Frakes is an actor, director and writer, best known for playing Lieutenant Colonel William T. Riker on his television series. *Star Trek: next generation*. But there’s more to this talented man than his iconic role in Starship his Enterprise.

Frakes began his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in several television shows and films. But the big turning point for him came in 1987 when he starred as Riker in *Star Trek – next generation*. Frakes played the role for seven seasons and directed several episodes of the series. In addition to his work in *Star Trek*, Frakes has appeared in many other TV shows and films, including Gargoyles, Castle, The Librarians* and more.

Director career

In addition to his acting career, Frakes has also found success as a television director. He began directing episodes of *Star Trek:
He produced The Next Generation* and directed numerous episodes of other TV shows including *Roswell*, *Dollhouse* and *NCIS.
Los Angeles*. Frakes has also directed several feature films, including *Star Trek.
First he contact* and *clockstopper*.

Author

Frakes is also an accomplished writer. He has written several books including science fiction  The Kidnappers: A conspiracy and a series of Star Trek novels. Frakes has also contributed several non-fiction books about the Star Trek franchise.

Jonathan Frakes is a talented actor, director, and writer who has had a major impact on the entertainment industry. Ryker’s portrayal in Star Trek: The Next Generation has cemented him in the hearts of fans around the world, and his work behind the camera has cemented his reputation as a seasoned director. With so many accomplishments under his belt, it’s clear that Frakes is a true entertainment Renaissance man.