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Jason David Frank
Born	Jason David Frank September 4, 1973 (1973-09-04) (age 36) Covina, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Shawna Frank (May 8, 1994 April 11, 2001) (divorced) Tammie Frank (May 17, 2003 - present)

Jason David Frank (born September 4, 1973) is an American actor and martial artist, best known for playing Tommy Oliver in Power Rangers (1993-1997, 2004, and 2005 with 243 total episode appearances).

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Fighting and Martial Arts 1.2 Mixed Martial Arts 2 Personal life 3 Accomplishments/Awards 4 Rising Sun Karate Accomplishments/Awards 5 Filmography 5.1 Film 5.2 Television 6 References 7 External links

[edit] Career

Frank appeared in the most Power Rangers episodes: 258 character appearances and 243 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. According to both Frank and Brad Hawkins, Hawkins was to replace Frank originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers.^[1][2] However, due to Frank's popularity with Ranger fans, it was decided that he would continue on as White Ranger while Hawkins would take over on Troopers.

[edit] 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".[1] On June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame.^[3] Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic on February 29, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.

[edit] Mixed Martial Arts

Frank also has an interest in Mixed Martial Arts. He was scheduled to fight against Ron 'The Badger' McMasters on June 23, 2007, at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion, IL.^[4] However, Frank opted out of the fight since he did not appreciate the event getting changed from an MMA fight to an exhibition boxing match because his opponent was trained only in boxing, and because he felt that an exhibition match where both fighters are declared winners was "meaningless".^[5]

On August 21, 2009, Frank announced his signing with SuckerPunch Entertainment,^[6][7][8] a sports marketing and management company specializing in MMA. He is currently training with UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard, but his first fight has yet to be been announced.

[edit] Personal life

Frank began training in martial arts at the age of four, earning a black belt by age 12, and eventually became an instructor. He has married twice—his first marriage to Shawna Frank ended in divorce in 2001, and they have three children: Jacob, Hunter and Skye. He is currently married to Tammie Frank with whom he has one child, Jenna Raye; he has also adopted Tammie's daughter Shayla.

He did not attend MMPR co-star Thuy Trang's funeral because his older brother, Erik Frank, died at around the same time of illness at the age of 29. Erik had appeared as Tommy's brother, David Trueheart, in several episodes of Power Rangers Zeo.

In 2006, he started a career in Muay Thai/MMA. He has a sixth-degree black belt and as of 2007, owns four karate schools under Rising Sun Karate, including the school Red Dragon Karate where he initially started his training. The RSKA teaches a style of Toso Kune Do, the form developed by Frank.

Frank has associations with both Louis D. Casamassa and his son Chris Casamassa (the latter of whom played Scorpion in Mortal Kombat).

Frank is listed as one of the guests officially slated to appear next summer at Power Morphicon, the second Power Rangers convention which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, California.

[edit] Accomplishments/Awards

Year	Award/Accomplishment
Present	Sixth Degree Black Belt
1988-1990	Nationally Rated Competitor
June 28, 2003	World Karate Union Hall of Fame
June 28, 2003	Master of the Year(American Karate)
2006	"Ruff Man" Grand Champion
2006	Gold Medal (MTIA) Master Toddys Full contact Muay Thai

[edit] Rising Sun Karate Accomplishments/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.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Film

Film	Year	Portraying
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story	2007	John Stewart
The Junior Defenders	2007	Tommy Keen
Paris	2003	Chad (uncredited)
Groupies (Weston Group)	1998
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie	1997	Tommy Oliver - Red Turbo Ranger
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie	1995	Tommy Oliver - White Power Ranger
Burning Desires	1994

[edit] Television

Year	Television program	Role	Notes
1993-1996	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	Tommy Oliver/Green Power Ranger/White Power Ranger	Starring role
1996	Power Rangers Zeo	Tommy Oliver/Red Zeo Ranger	Starring role
	Family Matters	Skull	"Karate Kids"
	VR Troopers/Cybertron	Adam Steele	Pilot episode
	Sweet Valley High	A.J.	"Rock Around the Block"
			"Lofty Ambitions"
			"Shakes, Fries & Videotape"
			"A Star Is Torn"
1997	Power Rangers: Turbo	Tommy Oliver/Red Turbo Ranger	Starring role
1997	Meego	Karate Sensei	"Magic Parker"
2000	Undressed	Carl	Guest star; appeared with Alyson Kiperman from Power Rangers: Wild Force
2002	Power Rangers: Wild Force	Tommy Oliver/Red Zeo Ranger	"Forever Red"; reunited with MMPR co-star Austin St. John and eight other Red Rangers
2002	The Residents of Washington Heights	Dr. Blaine Peterson	Guest star
2004	Power Rangers Dino Thunder	Dr. Tommy Oliver/Black Dino Ranger	Starring role
2005	Ultimate Goals	Himself	Guest star

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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