Jonathan Frakes may be best known for playing "Commander William Riker" in Star Trek, but he began his career nearly a decade before scoring the famous role! Frakes came from humble beginnings, and decided to seriously pursue acting after he graduated from university.
Not only did Frakes end up appearing on-screen in one of the biggest sci-fi franchises, he has since directed several films and attended many fan conventions. He has also continued working in the entertainment industry. Click through the slides to find out about the actor's career over the years!