Acting · Detroit, Michigan, USA · Born November 30, 1966
Walter Emanuel Jones is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Jones is internationally known for his portrayal of the character Zack, the original "Black Power Ranger" from the children's show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993). He has been featured as a series regular or guest star in over 150 episodes of various shows and has been featured in several films. Some of his credits include: The Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning police drama The Shield (2002), the top-rated drama series C.S.I. (2000), and the long-running comedy hit Moesha (1996). Jones works regularly as a voice actor, lending his voice to radio television, film, and video games. Jones' recent voice-over acting jobs include work on Bailando (Step Up) (2006), Divergente (2014), and Annie (2014). Jones resides in Los Angeles, California, and spends his free time salsa dancing, camping, scuba diving, snowboarding, and traveling.
MovieWar Dawgz
2025
as Eddie Ivory
TVHollywood Demons
2025
as Self (archive footage)
TVMighty Morphin' Power Rangers Re-Ignition
2023
as Zack Taylor
MovieMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
2023
as Zack Taylor
MovieHouse Party
2023
as Self
MovieMemoirs of a Fighter
2022
as Jarrod Jones
Christy's Kitchen Throwback
2019
MovieMaking Fun: The Story of Funko
2018
as Self
MovieMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Best of Blue
2017
as Zack Taylor
MovieThe Order
2016
as Cole
MoviePopstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
as Angry Fan
MovieMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Green With Evil
2014
as Zack Taylor
MovieCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
2013
as Additional Voices (voice)
MovieVampire Riderz
2013
as Terrance
MovieSpeed Demons
2012
as Terrance
TVPair of Kings
2010
as Tough Poet
Steps Toward the Sun
2009
as Cowboy 2
MovieOpen Season 2
2008
as Additional Voices (Voice)
MoviePower Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power
2004
as Zack Taylor (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieTomb of Terror
2004
as Jake Fine
MovieThe Best of the Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers
2003
as Zack Taylor
MovieThe Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa
2002
as Ricky (voice)
MovieThe Dogwalker
2002
as Blonde Guy
MovieLove and a Bullet
2002
as Cisco
MovieAmerican Gun
2002
as J.B.
TVThe Shield
2002
as Rondell Robinson
TVOff Centre
2001
as DJ Cheddar
Power Rangers Power Playback: Black Ranger Adventure
2000
as Zack Taylor
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Street Racer
MovieBackyard Dogs
2000
as Lee Takura
MovieSuckers
1999
as Clay
MoviePower Rangers Lost Episode
1999
as Self
MovieMutiny
1999
as Shorty
MovieThe Gardener
1998
as Punk
MovieBrink!
1998
as Boomer
MovieTalisman
1998
as Jake Fine
TVBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Edward
TVEarly Edition
1996
as Crazy H
TVMalibu Shores
1996
TVSpace Cases
1996
as Harlan Band
TVMoesha
1996
as Jay
Encyclopedia of Martial Arts: Hollywood Celebrities
1995
as Self
TVThe Parent 'Hood
1995
MovieMighty Morphin Power Rangers Official Fan Club Video
1994
as Zack Taylor
MoviePower Rangers Green With Evil
1993
as Zach Taylor/ Black Ranger
TVPower Rangers
1993
as Gerrok (voice)
MovieMalcolm X
1992
as Barber's Customer
TVStep by Step
1991
as Joe
TVFamily Matters
1989
as Kissel
Man Without a Head
as Leonold
Paper Made
MovieDead Mail
as Post Master General Rex Dunlop
