Jason David Frank
| Jason David Frank | |
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Frank in 2013
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| Born |
September 4, 1973 Covina, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15.3 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas |
| Team | Silverback MMA |
| Rank |
7th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ajarn Degree in Muay Thai |
| Years active | 2010–present (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Amateur career | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Jason David Frank (born September 4, 1973) is an American actor and professional mixed martial artist notable for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver, the original Green Power Ranger and later, the White Ranger, the Red Zeo Ranger, the first Red Turbo Ranger and the Black Dino Ranger in Power Rangers.
Frank originally auditioned for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the pilot for the role of Jason, the Red Ranger. He later tried out again in 1993 when he was 19, and was cast in the role of Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger. His character later became the White Ranger.
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 originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers. However, due to Tommy's popularity with Ranger fans, Frank was brought back with Tommy becoming the White Ranger. Hawkins would take over on VR Troopers. The character, Adam Steele was renamed Ryan Steele.
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 Red 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. During his time as the Black Dino Ranger he 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. 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. 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.
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