Jonathan Frakes is mostly known as William T. Riker from various Star Trek movies and Star Trek: The Next Generation series. Less people know that he’s also a successful author and director. All of it helped him gain large wealth. Frakes has estimated net worth of $13 million as of 2023. That is a really nice sum!
How Did Jonathan Frakes Get So Rich?
Zoung Frakes gained Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Theater Arts from Penn State University. He appeared in several smaller roles on various TV shows in 1970′ but for a real fame he had to wait until early 1990’s. The role of Commander Bill Riker from Star Trek changed his life. And with the fame came also big income. His net worth grew astronomically since than. He holds Star Trek franchise in a great respect and eventually started directing Star Trek movies, not just playing in them.
He certainly knows how to enjoy his astonishing wealth. Jonathan lives in luxury house in Woodland Hills, California with his wife, famous actress Genie Francis and their two kids. It’s a stylish residence built in in 1941. Frakes bought it few years back for one million dollars and it proved to be a great real estate investment. Since today, in 2015, the mansion is worth $1.6 millions. Another increase in personal net worth that also counts.
