Jonathan Frakes

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Characters played by Jonathan Frakes

William T. Riker — Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Charismatic first officer, later captain, known for tactical brilliance.

William Riker — Star Trek: Picard (2020)

Veteran Starfleet commander and loyal first officer.

David Xanatos — Gargoyles (1994)

A billionaire who purchases and reconstructs the gargoyles' castle atop the Eyrie Building in 1994, inadvertently awakening the clan. He is depicted as a plotting antagonist.

Stanley Hazard — North and South (1985)

George Hazard’s older brother and a senior figure in the family ironworks. His greedy decision contributes to a deadly industrial fire, and later he supports the production of defective cannons during the war. Initially compromised by ambition and his wife’s influence, he eventually admits guilt, seeks atonement, enters politics, and helps George defeat her schemes.

Commander William T. Riker — Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

Charismatic first officer and acting captain, known for tactical brilliance and leadership.

Commander William T. Riker — Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

First officer of the Enterprise, skilled tactician and loyal friend to Picard.

Commander William T. Riker — Star Trek: Generations (1994)

First officer of the Enterprise-D, known for his tactical brilliance and leadership potential.

Commander William T. Riker — Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

First officer of the Enterprise-D and Picard’s trusted right-hand man.

Debra's Husband — The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006)

Minor supporting character in Return to King Solomon's Mines.

Trombone Player in Marching Band (uncredited) — The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008)

Background band member in a parade scene.

Cmdr. William Riker (archive footage) — Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds (2013)

Archival footage of Riker during the Borg conflict era.

Xanatos — Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken (1995)

A calculating billionaire who finances the reconstruction of Castle Wyvern atop a Manhattan skyscraper. He uses a translated spellbook to awaken the gargoyles and manipulates them into a heist for data discs. When they refuse further exploitation, he deploys robotic duplicates to destroy them. His schemes are exposed by Elisa, leading to his arrest while the gargoyles establish their new lives in the city.

Career Overview

Jonathan Frakes has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Trek with 6 titles. Signature works include Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gargoyles, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
126
Birth Date
1952-08-19
Birth Place
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q346595), public domain (CC0).