Jonathan Frakes

Jonathan Frakes

Keynote Speaker: Actor, Author and Writer; Best Known for Playing Commander William T. Riker in "Star Trek"

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Jonathan Frakes Biography

A prolific director, producer and actor, Jonathan Frakes is best known to audiences for his portrayal as Commander William Riker on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Frakes has most recently returned to the Star Trek family by directing episodes of “Star Trek: Discovery” & “STAR TREK: PICARD” for CBS All Access and the new “LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION” for ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT on IMDB TV. He discovered his love and talent in directing during his seven years starring on “Star Trek: Next Generation.” He ended up directing eight episodes of the series and was also invited to direct episodes from the spin-off series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” His other directing roles include “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “The Orville,” “Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce,” “Castle,” ”Falling Skies, “Leverage,” ”The Glades,” “Burn Notice,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Hit the Floor” among others. In addition, he was a producing director for seasons three and four of the TNT hit show “The Librarians.” Frakes also directed two movies within the Librarian franchise for TNT, “The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice” and “The Librarian: Return to King Soloman’s Mine.”

The role as Commander William Riker brought him worldwide fame which led to other acting roles in several television series including “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Angie Tribeca,” “Hit the Floor,” “Criminal Minds,” and “The Glades.” He has also appeared as the lead in the primetime soap ”Bare Essence” and guest-starred on several classic hit primetime series including ”Charlie’s Angels,” “Fantasy Island” and ”The Dukes of Hazzard.”

Frakes received critical praise for his work as the director on the feature “Star Trek: First Contact,” making it the highest-grossing film of the franchise to date. He also directed the follow-up, ”Star Trek: Insurrection,” and the sci-fi feature “Clockstoppers.” He is an accomplished voiceover actor, with recent credits that include J'Son, king of the Spartax galactic empire and father of Peter Quill/Star-Lord on the Disney XD animated show “Guardians of the Galaxy.” His previous voice credits include “Gargoyles,” “Family Guy,” “Adventure Time,” “The Super Hero Squad Show,” “Futurama” and several Star Trek video games. In his free time, Frakes is an accomplished musician and recorded trombone tracks for Phish's 1994 album "Hoist." He and his wife of over 30 years, Genie Francis, have two children Jameson and Eliza.

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Jonathan Frakes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Television & Film and Acting Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jonathan Frakes for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jonathan Frakes can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brent Spiner, Sean Astin and William Shatner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jonathan Frakes for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Jonathan Frakes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jonathan Frakes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jonathan Frakes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jonathan Frakes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jonathan Frakes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jonathan Frakes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jonathan Frakes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jonathan Frakes speak about?

    Jonathan Frakes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Television & Film, Acting, Authors and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Jonathan Frakes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jonathan Frakes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jonathan Frakes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jonathan Frakes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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