Don Franklin
American actor in film and television
Born
December 14th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor primarily recognized for roles in television series and films. Played a significant role in the series 'SeaQuest DSV' as Commander Jonathan Ford. Appeared in the series 'The Black Stallion' and 'The Twilight Zone'. Worked on various other projects in film and television across multiple decades.
Commander Jonathan Ford in 'SeaQuest DSV'
Appearances in 'The Black Stallion'
'The Twilight Zone' series
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