Jason David Frank

Jason David Frank
Born	Jason David Frank
Spouse(s)	Tammie Frank (17 May 2003 - present) 1 child Shawna Frank (8 May 1994 11 April 2001) (divorced) 2 children

Jason David Frank (born September 4, 1973) is an American actor and martial artist, perhaps best known for playing Tommy Oliver in Power Rangers (1993-1997, and 2004 with 242 total episode appearances).

Career

Frank appeared in the most Power Rangers episodes: 257 character appearances and 242 actual appearances. He also appeared in the most seasons: seven total (Mighty Morphin [3 seasons], Zeo, Turbo, Wild Force and Dino Thunder). Frank 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). Frank has also worn the most different colors of the Power Rangers suits (green, white, red and black).

Frank was supposed to be the lead character Ryan Steele in VR Troopers (originally called "Cybertron") and shot a pilot episode before being called back to Power Rangers. It has been rumored that Brad Hawkins was to replace him originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers. However, Hawkins appears in a VR Troopers teaser promo for the MMPR Fan Club video which features Frank as Tommy the returning Green Ranger. Frank was already re-committed to MMPR while Hawkins was committed to VR Troopers. The White Ranger character was likely considered while Hawkins was already working on VR Troopers.

Fighting and Martial Arts

With his knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate, "Toso Kune Do". Most recently, on June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame. Jason David Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic on February 29th 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Frank has showed interest in Mixed Martial Arts. Frank was scheduled to fight against Ron 'The Badger' McMasters on June 23, 2007 at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion. The fight never took place, however, as the rules were changed to an exhibition boxing match. Frank opted out due to his belief that the fight would be commissioned under MMA rules instead of strictly fists.

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Filmography

Film

Film	Year	Portraying
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story	2007	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
Power Rangers: Wild Force	2002 TV Series	Tommy Oliver/Red Zeo Ranger
The Residents of Washington Heights (unaired)	2002 TV Series	Dr. Blaine Peterson
Undressed (TV series)	1999 TV Series	Carl (2000: Season 3)
Meego
Magic Parker (unaired)		Karate Sensei
Power Rangers: Turbo	1997 TV Series	Tommy Oliver/Red Turbo Ranger
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	1996	Skull, Piranha Gang Member
Karate Kids	1996	Skull
Power Rangers: Zeo	1996 TV Series	Tommy Oliver/Zeo Ranger V Red/Tomacula
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	1994/1996	Tommy Oliver/White Ranger
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	1993/1994	Tommy Oliver/Green Ranger

External links

• Jason David Frank at IMDb
• Rising Sun Karate Academy
• RSKA Corp.
• Article on new school in the Summerwood suburb of Houston, Texas

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