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Jason David Frank
File:Jason David Frank Q&A at Galaxycon Raleigh 2019 53.jpg
Frank at the 2019 GalaxyCon Raleigh
Born (1973-09-04)September 4, 1973
Covina, California, U.S.
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Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st)
Style Toso Kune Do[1]
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team Silverback MMA
Rank 8th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
Black Belt in Wado-ryu Karate
Black Belt in Taekwondo
Black Belt in Judo
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ajarn Degree in Muay Thai[2]
Years active 2010 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 1
Wins 1
By submission 1
Losses 0
Amateur MMA record
Total 4
Wins 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Losses 0
Other information
Spouse
  • Shawna Frank (m. 1994; div. 2001)
  • Tammie Frank (m. 2003; div. 2022)
Children 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: April 28, 2010

Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973 – November 20, 2022) was an American actor and mixed martial artist who was most notable for his career as Tommy Oliver from the Power Rangers franchise.

Career

Power Rangers

Frank was cast in the role of Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger. The role was set for 14 episodes. Due to the popularity of the character, he was brought back as the White Ranger and the new leader of the team.

Frank was supposed to be the lead character Adam Steele in VR Troopers (originally called "Cybertron") and shot a pilot episode before being called back to Power Rangers. According to both Frank and Brad Hawkins, Hawkins' character was to replace Tommy Oliver originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers.[3][4] However, due to Tommy Oliver's popularity with Ranger fans, Frank was brought back, with Tommy Oliver becoming the White Ranger.[5] Hawkins would take over on VR Troopers. The character Adam Steele was renamed Ryan Steele. After three seasons, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers transitioned into Power Rangers Zeo. The transition is part of the annual Ranger suit change to match the annual change of the Super Sentai series. Frank's character became the Red Zeo Ranger (also called Zeo Ranger V).

The following year in Power Rangers Turbo, his character became the first Red Turbo Ranger. During mid-season, Frank and fellow cast members Johnny Yong Bosch, Nakia Burrise and Catherine Sutherland agreed to leave and were replaced.

After he left the series in 1997, Frank came back to Power Rangers as the Red Zeo Ranger in 2002 for the special 10th-anniversary episode, entitled "Forever Red", in Power Rangers Wild Force, which brought back ten former Red Rangers, and reunited him with Austin St. John.

He then reprised his role in 2004 in Power Rangers Dino Thunder, as the Black Dino Ranger. During his time as the Black Dino Ranger, Frank was always shown in long-sleeved shirts to cover the tattoos on his arms.

This was also the case during "Forever Red" of Wild Force. Being the Black Dino Ranger was a favor to Douglas Sloan.[6] He joked that Saban and Disney are "both the same, they're cheap" but that he was impressed with the production crew for Dino Thunder.[7]

Frank reprised his role as Tommy Oliver (who in turn was the Green Ranger for the episode) in the season finale of Power Rangers Super Megaforce.[8] Frank expressed interest in developing a Green Ranger solo series or feature film after an encounter with Stan Lee at a comic book convention.[9]

Frank had a cameo role in the 2017 film Power Rangers, as a citizen of Angel Grove, alongside fellow Power Rangers actress, Amy Jo Johnson. In 2018, he reprised his role as Tommy in episode 10 of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel for the 25th anniversary of Power Rangers. In 2022, Frank revealed that he retired from the franchise.

Bat in the Sun : Super Power Beatdown

On November 7, 2013, Frank appeared on "Super Power Beatdown" as the White Ranger taking on Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.[10] He appeared again on "Super Power Beatdown" on May 5, 2015, as the Green Ranger and fought Ryu from Street Fighter.[11] After success with the "Super Power Beatdown" series, Bat in the Sun began developing a web reality series of Frank titled, "My Morphing Life".[12] In 2015, the show began airing season 2.

New Era - Legend Of The White Dragon

The film Legend of the White Dragon launched on Kickstarter in 2020. Initially, it was going to be a mini-series or fan film. With the popularity and excitement, it grew into a full-feature film. The film includes past Power Rangers performers such as Frank, Jason Faunt, Ciara Hanna. Other cast members include Mark Dacascos, Michael Madsen, Andrew Byron Bachelor, and Jenna Frank. The movie wrapped in 2021. It's currently in production and set to release in 2023.

Fighting and martial arts

Toso Kune Do
Focus Hybrid
Hardness Full-contact
Country of origin United States
Creator Jason David Frank
Parenthood Karate (Shōtōkan, Wado-ryu), Judo, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Aikido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Olympic sport No

With his knowledge of many different styles of martial arts that include Shōtōkan, Wadō-ryū, Taekwondo, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, and Aikido, Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate, "Toso Kune Do".[13][14][unreliable source?] On June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.[15][unreliable source?] Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic on February 29, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.[citation needed]

Mixed martial arts

File:Jason David Frank by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Frank at the 2017 Phoenix Comicon

On August 21, 2009, Frank officially announced his signing with SuckerPunch Entertainment,[16][unreliable source?][17][18] a sports marketing and management company specializing in MMA. He began training with UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard.

Frank made his much anticipated MMA debut for the United States Amateur Combat Association at the company's first event "Lonestar Beatdown: Houston" on January 30 at the Houston Arena Theatre. He defeated Jonathon "the Mack Truck" Mack in the first round by omoplata submission.[19][unreliable source?][20][21] Frank fought in his second fight at Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas on February 19 in Arlington, Texas. His opponent was Chris Rose who made his ring entrance wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles robe. Frank defeated Rose in round 1 by TKO (strikes).[22][23][24]

On May 8, 2010, he fought for the Texas Rage in the Cage Amateur Association "Cage Rage 7" in State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. His opponent was James Willis. Frank defeated Willis via KO in 23 seconds of the first round with a rising knee.[25]

Frank was scheduled to make his debut with Ultimate Warrior Challenge at their upcoming event on May 22 against James "Ray" Handy Jr. in a light heavyweight bout.[26]

On May 21, Frank had announced on his official Facebook fan page that James Handy was injured and Carlos Horn would replace him, changing the fight to a heavyweight bout. Frank defeated Horn in the first round by an armbar submission.[27] Since turning pro, Frank expressed interest in signing a deal with Strikeforce and potentially fighting Herschel Walker.[28]

Frank announced on his Facebook fan page that he would be scheduled to make his professional debut on August 4, 2010, in Houston at "Puro Combate #1." He fought at heavyweight, with his opponent being Jose Roberto Vasquez. Frank won his pro MMA debut quickly at the time of 0:46 in the first round by a Rear Naked Choke Submission.[29][30]

Frank was scheduled for a Light heavyweight bout on December 9, 2010, at Puro Combate 3. The fight was canceled on December 8 due to his opponent not being medically cleared. He was then scheduled to face Shawn Machado on July 22, 2011, at Legacy FC 7. However, due to a possible biceps tear the fight was cancelled.[31]

Personal life

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Jason David Frank at the Louisville Supercon in 2018

Frank identified as a Christian, and said he began attending church after the death of his brother, Erik. He married his first wife in 1994 and the couple had two sons and a daughter. They divorced in 2001. In 2003, he married his second wife, Tammie, and the couple had one daughter. In 2022, Tammie filed for divorce from Frank.[32]

Frank was of Greek, Polish, Irish and German ancestry.

Death

Frank died on November 20, 2022.[33]

Filmography

Television

Title Year Role Notes
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 1993–1996 Tommy Oliver - Green Ranger / White Ranger
also portrayed Tom Oliver (Green Ranger clone) / The White Stranger (Wild West ancestor)		 124 Episodes
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Alpha's Magical Christmas 1994 Tommy Oliver Video short
Cybertron Adam Steele - Cybertron 1 Episode (Pilot)
Power Rangers Zeo 1996 Tommy Oliver - Zeo Ranger V Red 50 Episodes
Sweet Valley High A.J.
Family Matters Skull
Power Rangers Turbo 1997 Tommy Oliver/Red Turbo Ranger 19 Episodes
Power Rangers: The Lost Episode 1999 Tommy Oliver archival footage
Undressed 2000 Carl
Power Rangers Wild Force 2002 Tommy Oliver / Zeo Ranger 5-Red Credited as Jason Frank
Episode: "Forever Red"
Power Rangers Dino Thunder 2004 Dr. Tommy Oliver/ Black Dino Ranger 38 Episodes (12 voice only)
Power Rangers Super Megaforce 2014 Dr. Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger / White Ranger Episode: "Legendary Battle"
My Morphing Life 2014–present Himself Web series
Transformers: Titans Return 2017–2018 Emissary
(voice)		 Web series
Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe 2018 Ray Garrison / Bloodshot Web series
Power Rangers Hyperforce Dr. Tommy Oliver / Black Dino Ranger
Lord Drakkon		 Web series;
Episodes: "Dr. Tommy Oliver Returns"
"Shattered Grid, part 2"
Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Dr. Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger / White Ranger / Zeo Ranger 5-Red / Black Dino Ranger / Robot Tommy Episode: "Dimensions in Danger"
We Bare Bears Silver Bear
(voice)		 Episode: “Imaginary Friend”[34]

Film

Film Year Portraying Notes
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie 1995 Tommy Oliver/The White Power Ranger
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie 1997 Tommy Oliver/The Red Turbo Ranger
Paris 2003 Chad (uncredited)
The Junior Defenders 2007 Tommy Keen
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story 2007 John Stewart
The Blue Sun 2010
Crammed 2: Hoaching 2011 Christopher Crammed
Power Rangers 2017 Angel Grove Citizen Cameo
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars - Street Fighter Showdown[35] 2018 Tommy Oliver
Making Fun: The Story of Funko 2018 Himself Documentary
Legend of the White Dragon 2023 Erik Reed/White Dragon Final role

Video games

Video Game Year Portraying Notes
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie 1995 Tommy/White Ranger Voice
Piper 1996 Piper Windsong Video capture
Power Rangers Dino Thunder 2004 Dr. Tommy Oliver/Black Dino Ranger Voice
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid 2019 Tommy Oliver/Lord Drakkon/Green Ranger/White Ranger Voice

Mixed martial arts record

Professional

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Jose Roberto Vasquez Submission (rear-naked choke) Texas Cage Fighting - Puro Combate 1 August 4, 2010 1 0:46 Houston, Texas, United States

Amateur

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Jonathon Mack Submission (omoplata) Lonestar Beatdown: Houston January 30, 2010 1 1:07 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Chris Rose TKO (punches) Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas February 19, 2010 1 2:09 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 3–0 James Willis KO (knee) Texas Rage In The Cage: Cage Rage 7 May 8, 2010 1 0:23 McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 4–0 Carlos Horn Submission (armbar) UWC 8: Judgement Day May 22, 2010 1 0:21 Fairfax, Virginia, United States

References

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