
Jonathan Frakes has a family with his wife Genie Francis and two children. Jonathan daughter Elizabeth Frakes is a writer at Secret Hideout.
The actor is known for his roleplay of Commander Willian Riker in the TV series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.' Frakes is an American actor as well as a director who was born on 19th August 1952.
The American actor grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Liberty High School. Later in 1974, he completed his bachelor's degree in BFA from the Pennsylvania State University.
In the 1970s he appeared in numerous TV series including 'The Legacy' and The Dukes of Hazzard.' In 1987, he got his main role as Commander of the Star Trek series. After the TV series ended in 1994, he appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation movies.
He started directing the episodes of the series' third season and later went on to direct 'Star Trek: First Contact' and 'Star Trek: Insurrection.' Since then he has directed numerous movies and shows including 'Clockstoppers' and 'Leverage.'
According to his IMDB profile, he has won Lifetime Achievement Award and has 5 nominations. Jonathan was nominated for Saturn Award, Annie Award, Hugo Award, and Blockbuster Entertainment Award for his outstanding acting performance in 'Star Trek: First Contact.'
Jonathan Frakes Family
Jonathan Frakes was born into a nuclear family in Bellefonte. Frakes grew up in Bethlehem in the Lehigh Valley region.
His parents Doris J. Yingling and James R. Frakes raised him properly. Frakes's father was a Lehigh University professor and a critic for the NY Times Book Review. His mother was a housewife.
The American actor grew up together with his brother Daniel who passed away due to Pancreatic Cancer in 1997. His father admitted him to Liberty High School where he played Grenadier Band.
His father and mother supported him throughout his acting journey. Later, he moved to New York to pursue his acting career. His parents supported his decision.
Frakes's father and mother are his biggest supporter and inspiration. They always pushed him to become a fine young actor and a son. Later he fell in love with his now partner Genie, an actress by profession.
Currently, Jonathan has a small family with his partner Genie. They moved to several locations before residing in Calabasas, California. Frakes has two adult offsprings who are independent and lives separately.
Jonathan Frakes Spouse Genie Francis
Jonathan Frakes wife Genie Francis is an American actress. Genie got married to Jonathan in 1988 after being engaged for one year.
Genie is best known for her roleplay of Laura Spencer on the American TV opera ' General Hospital.' The role came in 1977, bringing her early stardom in the 1970s.
She was born to Rosemary Daley and Ivor Francis. Francis grew up in California and New York with her siblings: Ivor Jr, Kenneth and Shelley. She made her debut through the TV series 'Family.'
Afterwards, her mainstream role was Laura in 'General Hospital.' Later, she left the show and worked on her Bare Essence series. But Genie made a comeback in 1983.
The American actress has starred in numerous movies and TV shows including 'Days of Our Lives', 'Terror in the Shadows', and 'Pretty the Series.' Her vital and bold role as Genevieve Atkinson came in the 2011 TV series 'The Young and the Restless.'
In 2020, she played Norma in the TV series 'Quarantine.' She is still playing the role of Laura in the soap opera 'General Hospital.' Genie has already appeared in 837 episodes as of March 2023.
According to her IMBD profile, she has won five awards and has 14 nominations. Genie won the Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding performance as the lead actress in the 'General Hospital'. Besides wins, she is also a nominee for the Soap Hub Award and Indie Series Awards.
Besides acting, Francis is an active philanthropist who makes regular donations and is engaged in social work. In 2009, she and her brothers donated some of their sales income to Sisters of Saint Francis. It was founded by Sister Margaret.
Jonathan Relationship with Genie
Jonathan Frakes has had a beautiful relationship with his partner Genie Francis since 1985. Jonathan and Genie first met at the set of 'Bare Essence.'
In the miniseries 'North and South', Genie played the role of Brett Main Hazard and Jonathan starred as Stanley Hazard. They fell in love at the set and got engaged in 1986.
They got married on 28th May 1988. After the wedding, they lived in Belfast, Maine. The Frakes couple attended the 20th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on 26th May 1993. It was held at Marriott Marquis Hotel In NYC.
On May 3, 2008, Frakes and Francis attended the Camie Awards. It was held at Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Later, on 14th January 2012, Genie and Jonathan arrived at the TCA Winter Press Tour at Tournament House, California.
Jonathan and Genie always make a post on the occasion of special events or festivals. On 26th May 2020, he uploaded a beautiful couple's picture and added a caption, "Happy Birthday To my fabulous wife."
As of 2023, they are married without conflicts and disputes. They support each other and enjoy spending their free time together at home in Calabasas.
Jonathan Frakes Has Two Children
Jonathan Frakes children include his son Jameson Ivor Frakes and daughter Elizbeth Frakes. Jameson and Elizabeth are both independent and grownup.
The actor Jonathan and actress Genie raised them in California. They provided their son and daughter with everything they asked for. Jameson and Elizabeth have an age gap of 3 years.
Both of their kids grew up under the influence of their parents. But Jameson took another path of fishing while his sister Elizabeth followed the footsteps of his father and mother.
Genie and Jonathan are often seen together with their adult kids during family gatherings and festivals. Genie and her daughter were seen hugging each other on Geni's birthday in 2015.
Jonathan and his son Jameson went Salmon fishing on 15th August 2021. Later, Jonathan posted a picture of him catching Salmon in the Pacific Northwest of California.
Son Jameson Ivor Frakes is a Fisherman
Jameson Ivor Frakes is a professional fisherman in Belfast. Jameson is a co-founder of the Salmonfly project.
He was born on August 20, 1994, in Los Angeles. California. James grew up with his younger sister Elizabeth in California. His parents relocated periodically due to their acting profession.
Jonathan's son Jameson completed his higher education at Viewpoint High School and went to Ithaca College to study documentary studies. He has a master's degree certificate from the University of Montana.
His passion for fishing started at a young age. He begins fishing at age 10 with his mother. James is also a water resource specialist and a registered guide.
According to his Instagram bio, he is a film writer and co-founder of the Salmonfly project. The project makes research, monitor, and conserves aquatic insects.
The fisherman Jameson has a beautiful fiance Isabel Kruse. He got engaged on June 10, 2022 with her. Frakes is often seen together with her catching Salmon fish.
Daughter Elizabeth Frakes is an American Actress
Jonathan Frakes daughter Elizabeth Frakes was born on 30th May 1997. Eliza is a writer and an actress.
She grew up in Belfast, Maine, and Calabasas. Elizabeth attended Calabasas, the high school. Later in 2016, she joined Louis & Clark College.
After completing her bachelor's degree in 2019, she joined as a writer at Secret Hideout. Besides writing, she is an actress who played the role of Maz in 'Maz and Bricks.'
Her original play 'Moleman' received a public reading, and her plot 'Remembrance Day' was awarded at Wildsound Fim Festival. She founded an interdisciplinary artists group, 'Nine Twenty Collective.'
In 2023, she appeared as Sarah in the short movie 'Murky.' Her upcoming video project is Catharsis which is completed and will be released soon.
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