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William Thomas " Will " Riker is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe appearing primarily as a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation, portrayed by Jonathan Frakes.
Riker was one of Captain Carol Freeman's old friends, close enough for Riker to consider Freeman his cha'DIch and reminisce about the times they got into trouble together, although Freeman contended that Riker alone was responsible for starting incidents.
Jonathan Scott Frakes (born August 19, 1952) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his portrayal of William Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series.
William Thomas "Tom" Riker was a result of a transporter accident in 2361 that created two William Thomas Rikers, genetically indistinguishable from each other, with personality and memories identical up to the point of the duplication. One of the duplicates continued to be known as William Riker.
Mar 24, 2023 · Riker served for several years as the first officer of the Hood under Captain Robert DeSoto and began the role that would come to define his Starfleet career. Riker infamously risked being court-martialed after refusing to allow his commanding officer to transport to the surface of Altair III because it was too dangerous.
After six weeks, and seven auditions, he won the role that would bring him worldwide fame: that of Commander William Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). It was at this time, he and Genie announced their engagement.
Aug 5, 2021 · Commander William Riker remains the most beloved first officer in Star Trek, if only because he clearly remained so intent on being the first officer. Unlike the dynamic between Kirk and Spock in The Original Series, which was more akin to a partnership, Riker took command only as a last resort in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Nov 8, 2023 · As the First Officer on the USS Enterprise-D under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Riker led most of the away missions throughout TNG's run and commanded the Enterprise when Picard was incapacitated.
Mar 3, 2023 · Jonathan Frakes’ Riker is back on Star Trek: Picard season 3, so we’re naming the best The Next Generation episodes (and a cameo on Lower Decks) to honor the Enterprise’s number one...
Jan 6, 2023 · William Thomas Riker is a 24th century Starfleet officer known for serving as first officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise-D and U.S.S. Enterprise-E under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. In 2361, a transporter accident resulted in the creation of his duplicate, Lt. Thomas Riker.
