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What Is Jonathan Frakes’ Net Worth?
Jonathan Frakes, an American actor, author, and director, boasts a net worth of $25 million. This figure represents the combined assets he shares with his wife, Genie Francis, a well-known actress famous for her role as “Laura Spencer” on the daytime soap opera “General Hospital” for over four decades. Jonathan Frakes’ net worth has been accumulated through his acting roles, directing career, and literary endeavors.
Jonathan Frakes’ Earnings and Career Highlights
Frakes’ fame primarily stems from his portrayal of Commander William T. Riker in the “Star Trek” franchise. His journey with “Star Trek” began in 1987 when he landed the role on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”. He appeared in 176 episodes of the series. Besides television, he also reprised his role in several movies based on the show.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Jonathan Frakes’ salary per episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” began at $45,000. By the final seasons of the series, his earnings had escalated to $100,000 per episode, which is equivalent to approximately $180,000 in today’s currency. Frakes earned $400,000 for his role in the 1994 film “Star Trek Generations,” followed by a $5 million payment for “Star Trek: First Contact” in 1996, a film he also directed. The actor’s contribution to the “Star Trek” universe extends beyond acting. He is one of only two “Star Trek” regulars to have appeared in four different “Star Trek” series, including “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”
In 1990, Jonathan Frakes transitioned behind the camera, commencing his directing career with episodes of “The Next Generation”. He further directed episodes of “Star Trek” spin-offs “Deep Space Nine” and “Voyager”. In 1996, he made his directorial debut in film with “Star Trek: First Contact,” followed by “Star Trek: Insurrection” in 1998. His efficient filming style on the set of “Star Trek: First Contact” earned him the nickname “Two-Takes Frakes”. Over the past two decades, Frakes has directed numerous episodes of television shows, including “The Orville,” “The Librarians,” “Burn Notice,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “Leverage.” Frakes’ career extends beyond “Star Trek”. In the 1970s, he was a member of “The Impossible Ragtime Theater” and played guest roles in television shows such as “The Waltons,” “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Matlock,” and “Hill Street Blues.” In the 1980s, he starred in the prime-time soap opera “Bare Essence”.
Jonathan Frakes’ Real Estate Investments
In 2017, Jonathan and Genie acquired a house in Woodland Hills, California, for $2.8 million. In June 2019, they listed the property for sale at just under $4 million. They previously owned a Colonial mansion in Beverly Hills for nearly 30 years, which they sold in 2015 for $12 million. These real estate transactions contribute to the overall assessment of Jonathan Frakes’ net worth.
