Jason David Frank was born in Covina, California on September 4, 1973 to Ray and Janice Frank. He Has a younger brother, Erik Frank who appeared in 'Power Rangers Zeo' as Tommys brother. But unfortunatly Erik Frank has passed away.

Jason first got into martial arts at the age of 4 and attended The Red Dragon Karate School, at the age of 12 he began to teach other children. He eventually owned and ran 'Jason Frank's Toso Kune Do Karate'.

Jason is a 5th Degree Black Belt with over 20 years experience in the martial arts. He is an internationally recognized and award winning instructor who was a nationally rated competitor from 1988 to 1990. In 1990 JDF won the Grand Champion title at the Las Vegas Winter Nationals and in 1994 was inducted into The Black Belt Hall of Fame by the American Karate and Kung Fu Federation.

With his knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, Master Frank used the most practical applications, modified them with his own philosophies and created his own blend of American Karate.

Jason began auditioning parts at age 12, At age 19 he landed a big role that would play a major part in his career. He was chosen to play Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger, on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The directors told him, "We'll teach you how to act, just keep kicking like you do."

To everyone's horror Tommy's character was to be cut from the show. But there were enough fans who sent in miles of letters begging them not to let Jason go. That's when the producers realized they had a somthing special on their hands.

He currently is the owner and teaches at The Rising Sun Karate Academy in southern California.

Jason is now married to second wife Tammie with two sons and two daughters and loves to sky dive, fly planes and teach karate.

In 1994 Saban Entertainment was working on a pilot for there next hit, CyberTron! Cast as Ryan Steele was non other then Jason David Frank. The show was picked up as VR Troopers and the part of Ryan was given to Brad Hawkins, JDF of course went on to play Tommy the Green Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.