| Dr. Tommy Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Power Rangers character | |
.jpg) Jason David Frank as Tommy Oliver. The Green Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger. | |
| First appearance | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: October 05, 1993 (episode 1.17: "Green with Evil, Part I: Out of Control") |
| Portrayed by | Jason David Frank Michael Gotto (child) |
| Voiced by | Vegas Trip (Dino Thunder tie-in game) Jeffrey Parazzo (Episode: "Wormhole"; uncredited) Patrick Seitz (Super Megaforce tie-in game; as Mighty Morphin Green Ranger) Johnny Yong Bosch (Super Megaforce tie-in game; as Red Zeo Ranger) Jason David Frank (Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid; as Mighty Morphin Green Ranger and Lord Drakkon) |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | Green Power Ranger White Power Ranger (White Squadron Rangers) White Ninja Ranger Zeo Ranger V–Red Red Turbo Ranger Black Dino Ranger |
| Spouse | Katherine "Kat" Hillard |
| Children | JJ Oliver (son) |
| Origin | Earth |
| Color(s) | Green (MMPR S1-S2) White (MMPR S2-S3) Red (Zeo/Turbo) Black (Dino Thunder) |
| Zords | Dragonzord Tigerzord Falconzord White Shogunzord Zeozord V Red Battlezord Super Zeozord V Red Lightning Turbozord Black Brachiozord |
Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver is a fictional character and the overarching main protagonist of the American live-action television franchise Power Rangers. He is best known as being the original Green Ranger and the first evil Ranger who fought and nearly defeated the original Power Rangers while under the control of Rita Repulsa. He was eventually freed from Rita's spell and aligned himself with the other Power Rangers.[1][2] He is a main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, as well as four of its successive incarnations Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, and Power Rangers Dino Thunder (where he returns as a legendary Power Ranger veteran).[3] He also appeared in the Power Rangers Wild Force episode "Forever Red", the Power Rangers S.P.D. episode "Wormhole", the Power Rangers Super Megaforce episode "Legendary Battle", and in the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode "Dimensions in Danger". He was portrayed by actor Jason David Frank in all of his appearances from the Zordon era until Saban Brands era's seasons of the franchise prior to his death in November 2022, with the exception of the episode "Wormhole", where he appeared only in Ranger form and was voiced by actor Jeffrey Parazzo (who played Trent Mercer in Dino Thunder). He was also infrequently portrayed by actor Michael Gotto in instances where the story required the character during childhood, such as in the series Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers.
According to the character's history, Tommy is a legend among the Power Rangers community and is considered to be the greatest Power Ranger of all time, having been six different Power Rangers — The Green Ranger, The White Ranger, The White Ninja Ranger, Zeo Ranger V – Red, The Red Turbo Ranger, and The Black Dino Ranger — and a part of four Ranger teams over the years. In addition, Tommy is a lifelong practitioner of the martial arts; during the first season of Power Rangers, he was referred to as having a third-degree black belt in karate.[4] By Power Rangers Dino Thunder, he is a 6th degree black belt. ("Return of the Ranger", Power Rangers Dino Thunder – Collision Course DVD). Tommy serves as a love interest to the original Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart before their separation. He later pursues a relationship with Kimberly's successor Kat Hillard.
- ^ McCormick, Patricia S. (1995-02-12). "TELEVISION; . . . And a Parents' Guide to the Politics of Angel Grove". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ^ Gidari, Cameron. Jason David Frank: Morphing From Karate Master To Mixed Martial Artist, Bleacher Report, January 15, 2010. Accessed August 20, 2010.
- ^ Sisario, Ben (2004-02-29). "FOR YOUNG VIEWERS; Those Mighty Power Rangers Just Keep On Morphing". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ^ "Island of Illusion". Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Season 1. Episode 29. November 3, 2014.