Career

Power Rangers

Frank originally auditioned for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the pilot as the Red Ranger. He later tried out again in 1993 when he was 19. He 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 was to replace Frank originally as the White Ranger on Power Rangers. However, due to Frank's popularity with Ranger fans, he was brought back as the White Ranger again. 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 in the season finale of Power Rangers Super Megaforce.

Frank has expressed interest in developing a Green Ranger solo series or feature film after an encounter with Stan Lee at a comic book convention.

In 2013, Frank took part in "Super Power Beatdown", which pits two super-powered beings against each other in a fight, with the outcome decided by fans' votes. In episode 10, he appeared as the White Ranger, where he defeated Mortal Kombat character Scorpion. The outcome of this fight has so far been the closest vote by fans (51% for White Ranger, 49% for Scorpion) in "Super Power Beatdown" history, resulting in an alternate ending being made to show Scorpion's victory. Frank reappeared in episode 15, this time as the Green Ranger, where he fought and defeated Ryu of Street Fighter.

After success with the, "Super Hero Beatdown" series, "Bat in the Sun" began developing a web reality series of Jason David Frank titled "My Morphing Life". As of 2015, the show began airing season 2.

Fighting and martial arts

With his knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, Frank collected the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate, Toso Kune Do. On June 28, 2003, he was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame. Frank appeared at the Arnold Classic on February 29, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.

Mixed martial arts

Frank also has an interest in mixed martial arts. He was scheduled to fight against Ron 'The Badger' McMasters on June 23, 2007, at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. However, Frank opted out of the fight since he did not appreciate the event getting changed from an MMA fight to an exhibition boxing match because his opponent was trained only in boxing, and because he felt that an exhibition match where both fighters are declared winners was "meaningless".

On August 21, 2009, Frank officially announced his signing with SuckerPunch Entertainment, a sports marketing and management company specializing in MMA. He began training with UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard. Frank made his much anticipated MMA debut for the United States Amateur Combat Association at the company's first event "Lonestar Beatdown: Houston" on January 30 at the Houston Arena Theatre. He defeated Jonathon "the Mack Truck" Mack in the first round by omoplata submission. Frank fought in his second fight at Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas on February 19 in Arlington, Texas. His opponent was Chris Rose who made his ring entrance wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles robe. Frank defeated Rose in round 1 by TKO (Strikes). On May 8, 2010, he fought for the Texas Rage in the Cage Amateur Association "Cage Rage 7" in State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. His opponent was James Willis. Frank defeated Willis via KO in 23 seconds of the first round with a rising knee.

Frank was scheduled to make his debut with Ultimate Warrior Challenge at their upcoming event on May 22 against James “Ray” Handy Jr. in a light heavyweight bout. On May 21, Frank had announced on his official Facebook fan page that James Handy was injured and Carlos Horn would replace him, changing the fight to a heavyweight bout. Frank defeated Horn in the first round by an armbar submission. Since turning pro, Frank has expressed interest in signing a deal with Strikeforce and potentially fighting Herschel Walker.

Frank announced on his Facebook fan page that he would be scheduled to make his professional debut on August 4, 2010 in Houston at "Puro Combate #1." He fought at heavyweight, with his opponent being Jose Roberto Vasquez. Frank won his pro MMA debut quickly at the time of 0:46 in the first round by a Rear Naked Choke Submission. Frank was scheduled for a Light Heavyweight bout on December 9, 2010 at Puro Combate 3. The fight was canceled on December 8 due to his opponent not being medically cleared.

He was then scheduled to face Shawn Machado on July 22, 2011 at Legacy FC 7. However, due to a possible biceps tear the fight was cancelled.

A day after CM Punk announced his UFC arrival, and Dana White reasoned that he would need a debut opponent with a similar record, Frank offered his services through Instagram and Facebook.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match	1 win	0 losses
By knockout	0	0
By submission	1	0
By decision	0	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	1-0	Jose Roberto Vasquez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Texas Cage Fighting - Puro Combate 1	000000002010-08-04-0000August 4, 2010	1	0:46	Houston, Texas, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	4-0	Carlos Horn	Submission (armbar)	UWC 8: Judgement Day	000000002010-05-22-0000May 22, 2010	1	0:24	Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win	3-0	James Willis	KO (knee)	Texas Rage In The Cage: Cage Rage 7	000000002010-05-08-0000May 8, 2010	1	0:23	McAllen, Texas, United States
Win	2-0	Chris Rose	TKO (punches)	Lonestar Beatdown: Dallas	000000002010-02-19-0000February 19, 2010	1	2:09	Arlington, Texas, United States
Win	1-0	Jonathon Mack	Submission (omoplata)	Lonestar Beatdown: Houston	000000002010-01-30-0000January 30, 2010	1	1:07	Houston, Texas, United States

Accomplishments and awards

Year	Award/Accomplishment
Present	Seventh Degree Black Belt
June 28, 2003	Master of the Year (American Karate)
2006	"Ruff Man" Grand Champion
2006	Gold Medal (MTIA) Master Toddy's Full contact Muay Thai
January 17, 2013	Guinness World Record (Most pine boards broken in freefall)

Rising Sun Karate accomplishments and awards

Year	Award/Accomplishment
1994	Hall of Fame Award - American Karate Kung Fu Federation
2000	Fastest Growing Karate School - Fast Track Award
2000	Educational Funding Company - Program Direct Award - Rising Sun Karate Academy
2001	Centurion Club Award
2003	Master of the Year Award - World Karate Federation
2004	Master of the Year for Free-Style Martial Arts - USA Martial Arts
2005	Arnold Schwarzenegger Classics Master Appreciation Award.
2006	One of America's Top 10 Karate Schools - Awarded by President Nick Cokinos - Educational Funding Company
2007	Black Belt Hall of Fame Award - This award was given by Master Alan Goldberg in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
2007	Black Belt Hall of Fame - Most Successful Industry Leader. This award was given by Doctor Jim Thomas, 10th Degree Black Belt.

Filmography

Television

Show	Year	Portraying	Notes
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	1993-1995	Tommy Oliver/Tom Oliver - Green/White Ranger
Cybertron	1994	Adam Steele - Cybertron
Power Rangers Zeo	1996	Tommy Oliver - Zeo Ranger 5-Red
Sweet Valley High	1996	A.J.
Family Matters	1996	Skull
Power Rangers Turbo	1997	Tommy Oliver - Red Turbo Ranger
Undressed	2000	Carl
Power Rangers Wild Force	2002	Tommy Oliver - Zeo Ranger 5-Red	(as Jason Frank)
Power Rangers Dino Thunder	2004	Dr. Tommy Oliver - Black Dino Ranger
Power Rangers Super Megaforce	2014	Tommy Oliver - Green/White Ranger

Film

Film	Year	Portraying
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie	1995	Tommy Oliver/The White Power Ranger
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie	1997	Tommy Oliver/The Red Turbo Ranger
Paris	2003	Chad (uncredited)
The Junior Defenders	2007	Tommy Keen ** movie was made in 1997, but not released until 2007
Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story	2007	John Stewart
The Blue Sun	2010
The One Warrior	2011	The One Warrior

[ Source: Wikipedia ]