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

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Jason David Frank
Frank at the 2019 GalaxyCon Raleigh
Born	(1973-09-04) September 4, 1973 (age 49) Covina, California, U.S.
Residence	Houston, Texas, U.S.
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

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 his 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 has 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 has 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 was given 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

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 has 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]

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”[32]

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[33]	2018	Tommy Oliver
Making Fun: The Story of Funko	2018	Himself	Documentary
Legend of the White Dragon	2023	Erik Reed/White Dragon

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

Professional record breakdown
1 match	1 win	0 losses
By knockout	0	0
By submission	1	0
By decision	0	0

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

Accomplishments and awards

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Year	Award/Accomplishment
Present	Eighth Degree Black Belt
June 28, 2003	Master of the Year (American Karate)
2006	"Ruff Man" Grand Champion
2006	Gold Medal (MTIA) Master Toddy's Full contact Muay Thai
January 17, 2013	Guinness World Record (Most pine boards broke in freefall)

Rising Sun Karate accomplishments and awards

Year	Award/Accomplishment
1994	Hall of Fame Award – American Karate Kung Fu Federation
2000	Fastest Growing Karate School – Fast Track Award
2000	Educational Funding Company – Program Direct Award – Rising Sun Karate Academy
2001	Centurion Club Award
2003	Master of the Year Award – World Karate Federation
2004	Master of the Year for Free-Style Martial Arts – USA Martial Arts
2005	Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics Master Appreciation Award.
2006	One of America's Top 10 Karate Schools – Awarded by President Nick Cokinos – Educational Funding Company
2007	Black Belt Hall of Fame Award – This award was given by Master Alan Goldberg in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
2007	Black Belt Hall of Fame – Most Successful Industry Leader. This award was given by Doctor Jim Thomas, 10th Degree Black Belt.

References

External links

• Professional MMA record for Jason David Frank from Sherdog
• Jason David Frank at IMDb
• Jason David Frank on Instagram
• Jason David Frank on Facebook
• Jason David Frank's channel on YouTube

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Jason David Frank (* 4. September 1973 in Covina, Kalifornien) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler und professioneller Mixed Martial Artist. Er ist vor allem bekannt für seine Rolle Tommy Oliver im Power-Rangers-Franchise.

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Jason David Frank (Covina, California, 4 de septiembre de 1973) es un actor y artista marcial mixto estadounidense. Es conocido por su rol de Tommy Oliver en la serie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

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