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Jason David Frank Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Death Date: 19/11/2024
Age: 49 Years
Religion: Christianity

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)Fearless Frank [1]Vulture
Other name(s)• Jason Ybarra
• Jason Franklin
Profession• Actor
• Mixed martial artist
• Voice artist
Famous role Tommy Oliver, the Green ranger in the TV show 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' (1993)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 98 kg
in pounds- 215 lbs
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTV: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993)

Film: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
Last FilmMaking Fun: The Story of Funko (2018)
Awards & Achievements • He was the 8th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.
• He was a Black Belt in Wado-ryu Karate.
• He was a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• He was a Black Belt in Judo.
• Received ‘Hall of Fame Award’ by American Karate Kung Fu Federation in 1994
• In 2000, he won Program Direct Award.
• In 2001, he won Centurion Club Award.
• Received the title of ‘Master of the Year’ for American Karate in 2003
• In 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame
• Won Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics Master Appreciation Award in 2005
• Received ‘Black Belt Hall of Fame Award’ in 2007 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Received ‘Black Belt Hall of Fame Award’ for the ‘Most Successful Industry Leader’ by Doctor Jim Thomas in 2007
• Jason David Frank was a seventh degree Black Belt holder. He also had a Guinness World Record in skiving (for the most pine boards broken during freefall).
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 September 2024 (Tuesday)
BirthplaceCovina, California, United States
Date of Death19 November 2024
Place of DeathHouston, Texas, United States
Age (at the time of death)49 Years
Death CauseSuicide (alleged) [2]The Independent
Zodiac signVirgo
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NationalityAmerican
SchoolBonita High School in La Verne, California (1987 to 1991)
ReligionChristianity [3]BREATHEcast
HobbyParachuting
Tattoo(s)• On abdomen: R.S.K.A (Rising Sun Karate Academy)

• On right-half of back: Japanese Tiger

• On the inner left bicep: A 9mm pointing upwards to make it look like an “L” and an “A”

• On the inner side of his right bicep: TAMMIE (first name of his wife, Tammie Frank)

• On left pec: picture of his daughter Jenna Frank

• On left shoulder: A crown

• On right hand: The word ‘MUAY’

• On left hand: The word ‘THAI’

• On left thigh: a bug turtle, which is Jason’s representation of Mutant Ninja Turtles

• On left forearm: Colorful inked phrase 'JESUS DIDN’T +AP.' Virgin Mary along with a pair of Angel wings with multiple red roses.


• On left bicep: A Jack of Diamonds, Queen of Clubs, King of Hearts, and an Ace of Spades. Face of Bandit followed by a roulette table.

• On left foot: Fighting Bee Logo

• On left leg: A crocodile

• On left and right hand: Power ranger tattoo

• On left and right hand fingers: Word 'CORP'on left hand and word 'RSKA'on right hand

• On left hand wrist: A power ranger tattoo

• On left forearm: Japanese rose

• On neck: ‘FEARLESS FRANK’

• On right forearm: A Japanese design

• On right bicep: A Mandala flower

• On right foot: Chinese text with a dragon face

• On right leg: A cobra tattoo

• On right pec: A flower

• On right elbow: Spider web

• On right-side ribs: A Thai Style Boxer

• On right arm: Kanji characters and Power Rangers Yin-Yang ball tattoo
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Affairs/GirlfriendsTammie Frank (martial arts instructor; 2001-2003)
Marriage Date• First Marriage- 8 May 2024
• Second Marriage- 17 May 2024
Family
Wife/Spouse• First Wife- Shawna Frank (m. 1994, div. 2001) [4]US Weekly

• Second Wife- Tammie Frank (m. 2003, div. 2022) [5]The Teal Mango
ChildrenSon(s)- Hunter Frank (from Shawna Frank)

Jacob Frank (from Shawna Frank)
Daughter(s)- Skye Frank (from Shawna Frank)

Jenna Frank (from Tammie Frank)
ParentsFather- Ray Frank (US air force; died in 2021)

Mother- Janice Christine Soter (passed away in 2017 after battling cancer for a long time)
SiblingsBrother- Erik Ray Frank (actor; died in 2001 at the age of 29) [6]BREATHEcast
Favourites
SportBaseball
Baseball Team(s)• Los Angeles Dodgers
• Houston Astros
Comics• Wolverine
• X-Men
Musician(s)• Korn (band)
• 2Pac
Style Quotient
Bike Collection• Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe

• Harley-Davidson Fat Boy S
Car CollectionChevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jason David Frank

  • Jason David Frank played the famous role of Tommy Oliver, the green ranger in the TV show “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” in 14 episodes. After his character became popular, he reappeared in the show as the White Ranger and the new leader of the team.
  • He portrayed the character of Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger in six different TV series titled ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ (1993), ‘Power Rangers Zeo’ (1996), ‘Power Rangers Turbo’ (1997), ‘Power Rangers Wild Force’ (2002), ‘Power Rangers DinoThunder’ (2004) and ‘Power Rangers Megaforce’ (2013).
  • He played more colours of Power Ranger than any other Power Ranger. He played the role of the Green Ranger, White Ranger, Red Ranger, and Black Ranger in many Power Ranger TV series and films.

    Jason David Frank as different Power Rangers in different TV shows and films

  • In 2009, he signed a contract with SuckerPunch Entertainment, a sports marketing and management company that works in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
  • On 30 January 2010, he made his amateur MMA debut at the Houston Arena Theatre, where he fought and defeated “the Mack Truck” Mack in the first round.
  • On 4 August 2010, he made his professional MMA debut. In the match, he fought Jose Roberto Vasquez in Houston, Texas, United States and won his debut match.
  • He fought many fights in MMA; He won four fights in amateur mixed martial arts and one fight in professional mixed martial arts.

    Jason David Frank fighting in MMA

  • He was the creator and owner of MMA merchandise titled ‘Jesus Didn’t Tap’.
  • He was trained in multiple martial art forms including Taekwondo, Shotokan, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Jeet Kune Do, Wado-Ryu, Wing Chun, Savate, and Muay Thai. He picked multiple techniques from different martial arts and created his own technique of American Karate namely ‘Toso Kune Do’ meaning ‘Way of the Fighting Fist.’
  • On May 22 2010, he made his Ultimate Warrior Challenge debut against James “Ray” Handy Jr. in a light heavyweight bout.
  • He had worked as a voice-over artist in many video games including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) and Power Rangers Dino Thunder (2004).
  • In 2013, Jason did skydiving and made a Guinness World Record for the most 1-inch pine board broken while in freefall. He attempted to break eight pine boards but managed to break seven boards successfully.
  • He was a black belt in Wado-Ryu karate, Taekwondo, and Judo. He was a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • He was ranked 8th in Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.

    Jason David Frank with his 8th degree Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate

  • He was a certified Muay Thai master instructor.
  • In 2017, he made a cameo appearance as a citizen of angel grove in the film ‘Power Rangers.’
  • He appeared as himself in Apple TV’s web series titled ‘My Morphing Life’ (2014-2022).

    Poster of the web series ‘My Morphing Life’

  • He made episodic appearances in many power ranger TV shows including ‘Power Rangers Zeo’ (1996), ‘Power Rangers Turbo’ (1997), ‘Power Rangers: The Lost Episode’ (1999), ‘Power Rangers Wild Force’ (2002), ‘Power Rangers Dino Thunder’ (2004), ‘Power Rangers Super Megaforce’ (2014), ‘Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel’ (2018).

    Jason David Frank in a still from the 2018 TV show ‘Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel’

  • In 2020, his last film, ‘Legend of the White Dragon,’ was launched on Kickstarter, which was initially supposed to be a mini-series or a fan film, but due to rising anticipation among fans, the turned into a full feature film. He played the role of Erik Reed and White Dragon in the film. Besides Frank, the film’s cast includes former Power Rangers Jason Faunt and Ciara Hanna. In 2021, the film completed its shooting and is expected to be released in 2023.

    Poster of the film ‘Legend of the White Dragon’

  • In 2021, his second wife, Tammie Frank, accused Jason David Frank of cheating on her and file for a divorce with him. [7]The Teal Mango
  • In 1992, he participated in the American TV show ‘The Price is Right’ and won a car.
  • He was of Polish American, Greek American, German American, and Irish American ancestry.

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