Jason David Frank
Encyclopedia
Jason David Frank is an American actor, martial artist and professional mixed martial arts
fighter, best known for playing Tommy Oliver
in Power Rangers
.
, a city in the county of Los Angeles. He attended Bonita High School
. Frank first became interested in Martial Arts when he was young, and at the age of 4 he trained at The Red Dragon Karate School. When he was 12 he started teaching other children, and when he turned 18, he and a friend decided to buy the school. He then wanted to do martial arts in film so he pursued acting.
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 was to replace Frank originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers. However, due to Frank's popularity with Ranger fans, he was brought back as the White Ranger again. Hawkins would take over on VR Troopers.
After three seasons Mighty Morphin Power Rangers became 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. The following year in Power Rangers: Turbo
he 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 Zeo Ranger V in 2002 for the special 10th anniversary episode, entitled "Forever Red
", in Power Rangers: Wild Force
(reuniting with Austin St. John
). He then reprised his role in 2004 in Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
, as the Black Dino Ranger. This was a favor to Douglas Sloan
. He's joked that Saban and Disney are "both the same, they're cheap" but that he was impressed with the production crew for Dino Thunder. He took a lot of time off from the season to return to Los Angeles, as he still had to manage Rising Sun Karate.
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 has also worn the most different colors of Power Rangers suits (green, white, red[twice], and black).
, Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate, Toso Kune Do. On June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union
Hall of Fame. Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic
on February 29, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio
.
. He was scheduled to fight against Ron 'The Badger' McMasters on June 23, 2007, at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion, Illinois
. 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".
On August 21, 2009, Frank announced his signing with SuckerPunch Entertainment, 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. 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 Turtle robe. Frank defeated Rose in round 1 by TKO (Strikes). 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.
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. On May 21 Frank announced on his official Facebook fan page that James Handy was injured and Carlos Horn will replace him, changing the fight to a heavyweight bout. Frank defeated Horn in the first round by an armbar submission.
Since turning pro, Frank has expressed interest in signing a deal with Strikeforce
and potentially fighting Herschel Walker
.
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.
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 postponed until possibly September.
| Win
|align=center|1-0
|
Jose Roberto Vasquez
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Texas Cage Fighting - Puro Combate 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|Houston, Texas
, United States
|Fought at Heavyweight
|-
|align=center| 4-0
| Carlos Horn
| Submission (armbar)
|UWC 8: Judgement Day
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:24
| Fairfax, Virginia
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
| James Willis
| KO (knee)
| Texas Rage In The Cage: Cage Rage 7
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:23
| Hidalgo, Texas
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Chris Rose
| TKO (strikes)
| Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:09
| Arlington, Texas
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Jonathon Mack
| Submission (omoplata)
| Lonestar Beatdown: Houston
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:07
| Houston, Texas
, United States
|MMA Debut (Amateur)
|-
! Year !! Award/Accomplishment
|-
| Present || seventh 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
|-
! 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.
|-
! Film !! Year !! Portraying
|-
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
|| 1995 || Tommy Oliver - White Power Ranger
|-
| Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
|| 1997 || Tommy Oliver - Red Turbo Ranger
|-
| Paris || 2003 || Chad (uncredited)
|-
| The Junior Defenders
|| 2007 || Tommy Keen ** movie was made in 1997, but not released until 2007
|-
| Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story
|| 2007 || John Stewart
|-
| The Blue Sun || 2010 ||
|-
| The One Warrior || 2011 || Jason
|-
! Year
! Television program
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1993–1995
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
| Tommy Oliver/Green Power Ranger/White Power Ranger
| Starring role
|-
| rowspan="4"| 1996
| VR Troopers
/Cybertron
| Adam Steele
| Pilot episode
|-
| Power Rangers Zeo
| Tommy Oliver/Zeo Ranger V
| Starring role
|-
| Family Matters
| Skull
| "Karate Kids"
|-
| Sweet Valley High
| A.J.
| 4 episodes
|-
| 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/Zeo Ranger V
| "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
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter, best known for playing Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver is a fictional character from the universe of the American children's television franchise Power Rangers. He is a main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, as well as four of its successive incarnations Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo,...
in Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
.
Early life
Jason David Frank was born in Covina, CaliforniaCovina, California
Covina is a small city in Los Angeles County, California about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley region. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census...
, a city in the county of Los Angeles. He attended Bonita High School
Bonita High School
Bonita High School is a high school located in the city of La Verne, California in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Opened in 1903, it was the first high school in the Bonita Unified School District. It moved to its current campus in 1959. The majority of its students come from Ramona...
. Frank first became interested in Martial Arts when he was young, and at the age of 4 he trained at The Red Dragon Karate School. When he was 12 he started teaching other children, and when he turned 18, he and a friend decided to buy the school. He then wanted to do martial arts in film so he pursued acting.
Career
Frank auditioned for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in 1993 when he was 19. He was cast in the role of Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger. He later became the White Ranger.Frank was supposed to be the lead character Adam Steele in VR Troopers
VR Troopers
VR Troopers was a syndicated live action show produced by Saban from 1994 to 1996...
(originally called "Cybertron") and shot a pilot episode before being called back to Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
. According to both Frank and Brad Hawkins
Brad Hawkins
Brad Hawkins is an American film actor and television actor and a country singer and martial artist, best known for playing Ryan Steele in the TV series VR Troopers...
, Hawkins was to replace Frank originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers. However, due to Frank's popularity with Ranger fans, he was brought back as the White Ranger again. Hawkins would take over on VR Troopers.
After three seasons Mighty Morphin Power Rangers became Power Rangers: Zeo
Power Rangers: Zeo
Power Rangers Zeo is an American superhero television series and the second installment of the Power Rangers franchise that is a continuation of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, that aired in 1996. It is based on the Super Sentai series Chōriki Sentai Ohranger...
. The transition is part of the annual Ranger suit change to match the annual change of the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
series. Frank's character became the Red Zeo Ranger. The following year in Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie...
he became the first Red Turbo Ranger. During mid-season Frank and fellow cast members Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch is an American actor, voice actor, martial artist, and musician.He may be best known for portraying Adam Park in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and being the English voice of Ichigo Kurosaki in the hit anime series Bleach, Vash the Stampede in Trigun and Lelouch Lamperouge in Code...
, Nakia Burrise
Nakia Burrise
Nakia Burrise is an American singer and actress known for her role as Tanya Sloan on the television series Power Rangers from 1996-1997....
and Catherine Sutherland
Catherine Sutherland
Catherine Jane Sutherland/Catherine J Chilson is an Australian actress best known for playing Katherine "Kat" Hillard, the Pink Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Zeo, and Power Rangers: Turbo from 1995–1997, joining the TV series in the third season and leaving in 5th...
agreed to leave and were replaced.
After he left the series in 1997, Frank came back to Power Rangers as Zeo Ranger V in 2002 for the special 10th anniversary episode, entitled "Forever Red
Forever Red
"Forever Red" is an episode of the television series Power Rangers: Wild Force, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers meta-series. The episode was later included in the 2003 DVD collection The Best Of The Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers as one of several voted by the fans to...
", in Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
(reuniting with Austin St. John
Austin St. John
Austin St. John is a former American actor and martial artist known for his role in the popular Power Rangers children's television series as Jason Lee Scott, the original Red Ranger and first leader of the Power Rangers. He is an emergency medical technician and firefighter.-Personal life:St...
). He then reprised his role in 2004 in Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
Power Rangers Dino Thunder is an American children's television series, an incarnation of the Power Rangers franchise. As with all Power Rangers series, it was adapted from a series from the long running, Japanese Super Sentai franchise, in this case the twenty-seventh, Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger...
, as the Black Dino Ranger. This was a favor to Douglas Sloan
Douglas Sloan
Douglas J. Sloan served as a producer, writer, director, and actor on various television shows and movies, such as Power Rangers, Big Bad Beetleborgs, and VR Troopers.-Power Rangers:...
. He's joked that Saban and Disney are "both the same, they're cheap" but that he was impressed with the production crew for Dino Thunder. He took a lot of time off from the season to return to Los Angeles, as he still had to manage Rising Sun Karate.
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 has also worn the most different colors of Power Rangers suits (green, white, red[twice], and black).
Fighting and martial arts
With his knowledge of many different styles of martial artsMartial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
, Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate, Toso Kune Do. On June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union
World Karate Union
The World Karate Union Hall Of Fame was established in 1996 as a means to honor martial artists for their unselfish contributions to the martial arts. While some names are more recognizable than others all are deserving of respect and acknowledgement...
Hall of Fame. Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic
Arnold Classic
The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
on February 29, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
.
Mixed martial arts
Frank also has an interest in mixed martial artsMixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He was scheduled to fight against Ron 'The Badger' McMasters on June 23, 2007, at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion, Illinois
Marion, Illinois
The city of Marion is the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois. The 2010 census counted 17,193 residents, making Marion the 25th most populated city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in Illinois, and the second most populous city in Southern Illinois, outside of the Metro-East, behind...
. 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".
On August 21, 2009, Frank announced his signing with SuckerPunch Entertainment, a sports marketing and management company specializing in MMA
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He began training with UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
lightweight
Lightweight
Light-weight is a class of athletes in a particular sport, based on their weight.-Professional boxing:The lightweight division is over 130 pounds and up to 135 pounds weight class in the sport of boxing....
Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He debuted with the company on The Ultimate Fighter 2 television series, losing in the first welterweight elimination bout to Josh Burkman...
. 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. 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 Turtle robe. Frank defeated Rose in round 1 by TKO (Strikes). 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.
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. On May 21 Frank announced on his official Facebook fan page that James Handy was injured and Carlos Horn will replace him, changing the fight to a heavyweight bout. Frank defeated Horn in the first round by an armbar submission.
Since turning pro, Frank has expressed interest in signing a deal with Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
and potentially fighting Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker
Herschel Junior Walker is an American mixed martial artist and a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and earned the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He began his professional career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League...
.
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.
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 postponed until possibly September.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center|1-0
|
Jose Roberto Vasquez|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Texas Cage Fighting - Puro Combate 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:46
|Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Fought at Heavyweight
|-
Amateur mixed martial arts record
|Win|align=center| 4-0
|
Carlos Horn| Submission (armbar)
|UWC 8: Judgement Day
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:24
| Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City is nevertheless the county seat....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-0
|
James Willis| KO (knee)
| Texas Rage In The Cage: Cage Rage 7
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:23
| Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Rio Grande Valley Magic of the Southern Indoor Football League, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League, and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 2–0
|
Chris Rose| TKO (strikes)
| Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:09
| Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align=center| 1–0
|
Jonathon Mack| Submission (omoplata)
| Lonestar Beatdown: Houston
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:07
| Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|MMA Debut (Amateur)
Accomplishments/Awards
{| class=wikitable|-
! Year !! Award/Accomplishment
|-
| Present || seventh Degree Black Belt
Black belt (martial arts)
In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
|-
| 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
Rising Sun Karate Accomplishments/Awards
{| class=wikitable|-
! 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.
Film
{| class=wikitable|-
! Film !! Year !! Portraying
|-
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie is a 1995 American superhero action fantasy based on the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on Fox Kids. It featured the characters and actors from the series itself, and used the zords from Ninja Sentai Kakuranger...
|| 1995 || Tommy Oliver - White Power Ranger
|-
| Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie is a 1997 American superhero action science fantasy film directed by David Winning and Shuki Levy. It is set in the Power Rangers universe, serving as a bridge between Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo...
|| 1997 || Tommy Oliver - Red Turbo Ranger
|-
| Paris || 2003 || Chad (uncredited)
|-
| The Junior Defenders
The Junior Defenders
The Junior Defenders is a 2007 direct-to-video comedy-fantasy film from Warner Bros. starring Ally Sheedy, Brian O'Halloran, Justin Henry and Jason David Frank.-Plot:In the 1970s, a TV show called The Junior Defenders had a big following...
|| 2007 || Tommy Keen ** movie was made in 1997, but not released until 2007
|-
| Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story is a 2007 direct-to-video film starring Jason David Frank.The true to life story of one of Hollywood's top stuntmen, as well as some of the most spectacular stunts ever filmed. "Fall Guy" follows the life and times of legendary stuntman and director, John Stewart...
|| 2007 || John Stewart
|-
| The Blue Sun || 2010 ||
|-
| The One Warrior || 2011 || Jason
Television
{| class=wikitable|-
! Year
! Television program
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1993–1995
| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
| Tommy Oliver/Green Power Ranger/White Power Ranger
| Starring role
|-
| rowspan="4"| 1996
| VR Troopers
VR Troopers
VR Troopers was a syndicated live action show produced by Saban from 1994 to 1996...
/Cybertron
| Adam Steele
| Pilot episode
|-
| Power Rangers Zeo
| Tommy Oliver/Zeo Ranger V
| Starring role
|-
| Family Matters
| Skull
| "Karate Kids"
|-
| Sweet Valley High
Sweet Valley High (TV series)
Sweet Valley High is an American comedy-drama series based on Francine Pascal's book series of the same name. The series ran from September 5, 1994 to October 14, 1997, and was produced by Saban Entertainment...
| A.J.
| 4 episodes
|-
| 1997
| Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers Turbo is the third installment in the long-running Power Rangers franchise of television shows. The show was prefaced with the second movie in the franchise, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie...
| Tommy Oliver/Red Turbo Ranger
| Starring role
|-
| 1997
| Meego
| Karate Sensei
| "Magic Parker"
|-
| 2000
| Undressed
Undressed (TV series)
Undressed is an American anthology series that aired on MTV from July 26, 1999 to September 5, 2002. The series was created and executive produced by British director Roland Joffé.-Synopsis:...
| Carl
| Guest star; appeared with Alyson Kiperman
Alyson Kiperman
Alyson Suzanne Kiperman is an American actress who is best known for her role as Lt. Taylor Earhardt/the Yellow Eagle Ranger on the 2002 television series Power Rangers: Wild Force....
from Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
|-
| 2002
| Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
| Tommy Oliver/Zeo Ranger V
| "Forever Red"; reunited with MMPR co-star Austin St. John
Austin St. John
Austin St. John is a former American actor and martial artist known for his role in the popular Power Rangers children's television series as Jason Lee Scott, the original Red Ranger and first leader of the Power Rangers. He is an emergency medical technician and firefighter.-Personal life:St...
and eight other Red Rangers
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| 2002
| The Residents of Washington Heights
| Dr. Blaine Peterson
| Guest star
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| 2004
| Power Rangers Dino Thunder
| Dr. Tommy Oliver/Black Dino Ranger
| Starring role
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| 2005
| Ultimate Goals
| Himself
| Guest star