Jason David Frank
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Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973 – November 19, 2022) was an American actor and mixed martial artist, best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the Power Rangers television franchise.
Infobox
Born
(1973-09-04)September 4, 1973Covina, California, U.S.
Died
November 19, 2022(2022-11-19) (aged 49)Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nickname
Fearless
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb)
Division
Heavyweight
Style
Toso Kune Do
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team
Silverback MMA
Rank
8th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan KarateBlack Belt in Wado-ryu KarateBlack Belt in TaekwondoBlack Belt in JudoPurple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuAjarn Degree in Muay Thai
Years active
2010 (MMA)
Total
4
Wins
4
By submission
2
Losses
0
By knockout
2
Children
4
Tables
· Filmography › Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers | 1993–1996 | Tommy Oliver – Green Ranger / White Ranger | 124 episodes |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Alpha's Magical Christmas | 1994 | Tommy Oliver | Video short |
| VR Troopers | Adam Steele – Cybertron | 1 episode (Pilot) | |
| Power Rangers Zeo | 1996 | Tommy Oliver – Zeo Ranger V Red | 50 episodes |
| Sweet Valley High | A.J. | 4 episodes | |
| Family Matters | Skull | Episode: "Karate Kids" | |
| Power Rangers Turbo | 1997 | Tommy Oliver / Red Turbo Ranger | 19 episodes |
| Power Rangers: The Lost Episode | 1999 | Tommy Oliver | Archival footage |
| Undressed | 2000 | Carl | 3 Episodes |
| Power Rangers Wild Force | 2002 | Tommy Oliver / Zeo Ranger V Red | Credited as Jason FrankEpisode: "Forever Red" |
| Power Rangers Dino Thunder | 2004 | Dr. Tommy Oliver / Black Dino Ranger | 38 episodes (12 voice only) |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Reversioned) | 2010 | Tommy Oliver | |
| Power Rangers Super Megaforce | 2014 | Dr. Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger / White Ranger | Episode: "Legendary Battle" |
| My Morphing Life | 2014–2022 | Himself | Web series |
| Transformers: Titans Return | 2017–2018 | Emissary(voice) | |
| Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe | 2018 | Ray Garrison / Bloodshot | |
| 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 V Red / Black Dino Ranger / Robot Tommy | Episode: "Dimensions in Danger" | |
| We Bare Bears | 2019 | Silver Bear(voice) | Episode: "Imaginary Friend" |
· Filmography › Film
| Film | Year | Portraying | Notes |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | 1995 | Tommy Oliver / White Ranger | Lead role |
| Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | 1997 | Tommy Oliver / Red Turbo Ranger | |
| Paris | 2003 | Chad (uncredited) | |
| The Junior Defenders | 2007 | Tommy Keen | |
| Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story | John Stewart | ||
| The Blue Sun | 2010 | ||
| Crammed 2: Hoaching | 2011 | Christopher Crammed | |
| One Warrior | |||
| Power Rangers | 2017 | Angel Grove Citizen | Cameo |
| Power Rangers: Legacy Wars – Street Fighter Showdown | 2018 | Tommy Oliver | |
| Making Fun: The Story of Funko | Himself | Documentary | |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | 2023 | Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger | Posthumous role; archival audio & footage30th anniversary special |
| Legend of the White Dragon | TBA | Erik Reed / White Dragon | Final roles (posthumous release) |
| Underdogs Rising | Jaxon |
· Filmography › Video games
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Video Game
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Year
1995
Portraying
Tommy / White Ranger
Notes
Voice
Piper
Piper
Video Game
Piper
Year
Piper Windsong
Portraying
Video capture
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Video Game
Power Rangers Dino Thunder
Year
2004
Portraying
Dr. Tommy Oliver / Black Dino Ranger
Notes
Voice
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Video Game
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
Year
2019
Portraying
Tommy Oliver / Lord Drakkon / Green Ranger / White Ranger
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
Video Game
Power Rangers: Legacy Wars
Year
2021;2022;2023
Portraying
Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger / White Ranger / White Ninja Ranger / Zeo Ranger V Red / Red Turbo Ranger / Black Dino Ranger
Notes
Voice; archive audio/posthumous
| Video Game | Year | Portraying | Notes |
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | 1995 | Tommy / White Ranger | Voice |
| Piper | 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 | |
| Power Rangers: Legacy Wars | 2021;2022;2023 | Tommy Oliver / Green Ranger / White Ranger / White Ninja Ranger / Zeo Ranger V Red / Red Turbo Ranger / Black Dino Ranger | Voice; archive audio/posthumous |
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record › Professional
By knockout
By knockout
1 match
By knockout
1 win
0
0 losses
0
By submission
By submission
1 match
By submission
1 win
1
0 losses
0
By decision
By decision
1 match
By decision
1 win
0
0 losses
0
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
· Mixed martial arts record › Professional
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Jose Roberto Vasquez
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Texas Cage Fighting – Puro Combate 1
Date
August 4, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:46
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
| 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 |
· Mixed martial arts record › Amateur
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Jonathon Mack
Method
Submission (omoplata)
Event
Lonestar Beatdown: Houston
Date
January 30, 2010
Round
1
Time
1:07
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Chris Rose
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas
Date
February 19, 2010
Round
1
Time
2:09
Location
Arlington, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
James Willis
Method
KO (knee)
Event
Texas Rage In The Cage: Cage Rage 7
Date
May 8, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:23
Location
McAllen, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Carlos Horn
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
UWC 8: Judgement Day
Date
May 22, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:21
Location
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
| 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
- The Texas Observerhttps://www.texasobserver.org/jason-david-frank-power-rangers-texas-fans/
- Rising Sun Karate Academyhttps://risingsunkarateschool.com/about-us/
- "Jason David Frank gets Muay Thai Instructor Certificate in Thailand"https://web.archive.org/web/20170405212009/http://www.mastertoddy.com/jason-david-frank-instructor-course/
- KTLAhttps://ktla.com/news/power-rangers-star-jason-david-frank-dead-at-49/
- Euronewshttps://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/11/20/jason-david-frank-power-rangers-star-and-former-mma-fighter-dies-aged-49
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/arts/television/jason-david-frank-dead.html
- "THE POWER RANGERS ZEO NEWSLETTER – THE NEWSLETTER OF THE POWER RANGER CLUB – ISSUE #62 – MAY 8, 1996 – "MAN, THEY'RE NEVER GONNA BELIEVE THIS ON THE INTERNET!""http://grnrngr.com/documents/maxmouze/prnl62.txt
- "CYBERTRON: The Original Pilot for VR Troopers, Starring Jason David Frank!!!"https://web.archive.org/web/20071017110030/http://henshinjustice.com/2007/09/03/cybertron-the-original-pilot-for-vr-troopers-starring-jason-david-frank/
- ""Power Rangers Q & A at AFO X", 7.51 in"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFQSdJXRUEI
- "Q&A At Afo X"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFQSdJXRUEI
- CBRhttps://www.cbr.com/power-rangers-tommy-oliver-unknown-facts/
- "Q&A at AKO X Part 5, 4.02 in"https://web.archive.org/web/20151019040142/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjIUfjmBrDs
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/17/power-rangers-super-megaforce-exclusive-clip-jason-david-frank-returns-as-tommy
- "Pro wrestling legends, Power Rangers at Florida Supercon in July – Wrestling"http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/16/3455159/pro-wrestling-legends-power-rangers.html
- YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap8r3AA0PIk
- theinsightfulpanda.comhttps://theinsightfulpanda.com/2015/05/12/bat-in-the-sun-green-ranger-vs-ryu-the-good-the-bad-the-super-powered/
- IGNhttp://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/02/jason-david-frank-talks-my-morphing-life-power-rangers-and-more
- Yahoohttp://omg.yahoo.com/news/former-power-rangers-star-set-to-get-in-the-ring-with-ufc/27270
- "Not a Martial Ats Magazine: SP HAS OFFICIALLY MORPH'D MMA :: SuckerPunch Entertainment"https://web.archive.org/web/20100711105520/http://www.suckerpunchent.com/featured-story/suckerpunch-officially-morphd-mma/
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/jason-david-frank-the-original-green-and-white-ranger-on-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-dies-at-49
- Grunge.comhttps://www.grunge.com/1111164/jason-david-frank-broke-a-guinness-world-record-with-one-impressive-pine-board-feat/
- "Not a Martial Arts source: SP HAS OFFICIALLY MORPH'D MMA"https://web.archive.org/web/20100711105520/http://www.suckerpunchent.com/featured-story/suckerpunch-officially-morphd-mma/
- "Mighty Morphin Power Ranger morphs into an MMA fighter"https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Mighty-Morphin-Power-Ranger-morphs-into-an-MMA-f?urn=mma,186758
- "Jason Frank goes from Power Ranger to MMA fighter"https://web.archive.org/web/20100131083136/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/mma/09/02/jason-frank/index.html?eref=si_mostpopular
- "IT'S GO GO TIME! :: SuckerPunch Entertainment"https://archive.today/20120910221403/http://www.suckerpunchent.com/featured-story/its-go-go-time/
- "Former Green Power Ranger makes MMA debut at Jan. 30 Lonestar Beatdown"https://web.archive.org/web/20110201082249/http://blogs.chron.com/fighting/2010/01/former_green_power_ranger_make.html
- "JDF WINS MMA DEBUT! :: SuckerPunch Entertainment"http://www.suckerpunchent.com/fighter-news/jdf-wins-mma-debut/
- "Legacy Fights"https://web.archive.org/web/20091030031005/http://www.legacyfightingchampionship.com/
- "Jason David Frank Lonestar Beatdown Feb 19 2010 – Arlington, TX"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIVgPHI5jCQ
- "Jason David Frank Post Fight Interview – Lonestar Beatdown Dallas – 2/19/10"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwK1AfP9aVc
- "Photo Gallery"https://web.archive.org/web/20100413012321/http://www.texasrageinthecage.com/gallery-photo-detail.asp?AutoID=23
- "UWC 8 – Judgement Day – May 22, 2010 – GMU Patriot Center – Fairfax, VA"https://web.archive.org/web/20100525072318/http://www.uwcmma.com/events/
- "Jason Frank Victorious – MMA Disputed"https://web.archive.org/web/20100526153538/http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/mma-disputed/2010/05/jason-frank-victorious.html
- Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videoshttp://mmaweekly.com/jason-frank-turns-pro-wants-in-strikeforce-2
- "JASON DAVID FRANK – Official Fan Page"https://www.facebook.com/jasondfrank?v=wall&story_fbid=137593976254898
- www.txmma.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100722043548/http://www.txmma.com/2010/07/06/texas-cage-fighting-presents-puro-combate-1-aug-4th-2/
- "Breaking News: Jason Frank vs Shawn Machado fight off"https://web.archive.org/web/20120526152339/http://www.thecagedoor.net/media/news/breaking-news-jason-frank-vs-shawn-machado-fight-off
- YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEYg_da4pCY
- YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyKvZqjAkbA
- Breathe Casthttps://www.breathecast.com/news/power-rangers-actor-jason-david-frank-reveals-how-christianity-influenced-role-as-tommy-after-facing-much-tragedy.html
- News Graphichttps://www.news-graphic.com/lifestyles/entertainment/jason-david-franks-wife-confirms-cause-of-death/article_99cd526f-9f18-51b5-a251-506aac9800cd.html
- WDTVhttps://www.wdtv.com/2022/11/20/jason-david-frank-actor-original-power-rangers-dies-49/
- US Weeklyhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/power-rangers-jason-david-frank-dead-at-49/
- The Teal Mangohttps://www.thetealmango.com/entertainment/power-rangers-star-jason-david-franks-wife-tammie-files-for-divorce/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/tv/jason-david-frank-wife-reveals-power-rangers-star-died-by-suicide/
- Phoenix New Timeshttps://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-comicon-gunman-mathew-sterling-guilty-insanity-jason-david-frank-11430709
- "Power Rangers star Jason David Frank died by suicide, wife says In a new interview, Tammie Frank explains what happened the night her husband died"https://ew.com/tv/jason-david-frank-cause-of-death-suicide-wife-says-power-rangers/
- Newsweekhttps://www.newsweek.com/jason-david-frank-remembered-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-amy-jo-johnson-david-yost-1761139
- Paramount Globalhttps://www.complex.com/pop-culture/power-rangers-actor-jason-david-frank-dead
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/02/jason-david-frank-talks-my-morphing-life-power-rangers-and-more
- "@Galileo908 It is"https://x.com/ThatRetro/status/1073793012503887872
- YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luI0jRMUjFo