Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973 – November 19, 2022) was an American actor and mixed martial artist, best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the Power Rangers television franchise.

The role was set for 14 episodes, but due to the character's popularity he was brought back as the White Ranger and the team's new leader.

During mid-season, Frank and his fellow cast members Johnny Yong Bosch, Nakia Burrise and Catherine Sutherland agreed to leave and were replaced.

[10] While portraying this role, Frank wore long-sleeved shirts to cover the tattoos on his arms, which was also the case in "Forever Red".

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

[citation needed] On November 7, 2013, Frank appeared on Super Power Beatdown as the White Ranger taking on Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.

The film includes past Power Rangers performers, such as Frank, Jason Faunt, and Ciara Hanna.

Other cast members include Mark Dacascos, Michael Madsen, Andrew Byron Bachelor, and Jenna Frank.

Frank had knowledge of many different styles of martial arts, including Shōtōkan, Wadō-ryū, Taekwondo, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Aikido.

He modified the most practical applications with his own philosophies to create his own blend of American Karate in 1994, "Toso Kune Do" (斗争拳道, lit.

His opponent was Chris Rose, who made his ring entrance wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles robe.

[31] 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.

[32] On May 21, Frank 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.

[33] Since turning pro, Frank expressed interest in signing a deal with Strikeforce and potentially fighting Herschel Walker.

[34] Frank announced on his Facebook fan page that he was scheduled to make his professional debut on August 4, 2010, in Houston at "Puro Combate #1."

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

This friend had stated that Frank declined to participate in the reunion due to an alleged history of lies, broken promises, and uncredited idea theft by Hasbro and Saban.