Jonathan Frakes and Genie Francis in 'North and South', circa 1985. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty. But soon after Frakes was cast in his own soon-to-be-iconic ...

For actor/director Jonathan Frakes, being affiliated with the “Star Trek” franchise for more than 35 years has been a great blessing. “I’m proud of it. What a gift it’s been,” said ...

Jonathan Frakes and Genie Francis in 'North and South', circa 1985. But soon after Frakes was cast in his own soon-to-be-iconic role as Commander Will Riker in Star Trek: ...

Frakes, who stars in Hallmark's 'A Biltmore Christmas', exclusively tells PEOPLE about his undeniable connection with the 'General Hospital' icon on the set of the 1985 miniseries 'North and South' ...

Frakes, who stars in Hallmark's 'A Biltmore Christmas', exclusively tells PEOPLE about his undeniable connection with the 'General Hospital' icon on the set of the 1985 miniseries 'North and South' ...