Walter Jones

Walter Jones is an American actor, singer, martial artist and dancer who became known for playing Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Born and raised in Detroit, he began with an uncredited part on Beverly Hills, 90210 and appeared in the Malcolm X film in 1992. He was written out of Power Rangers during the second season and later returned to the franchise in voice roles and guest spots, including the Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023), where he played Zack again. His other screen work includes the teen drama Malibu Shores, the Disney Channel movie Brink! (1998), Space Cases, The Shield and the film Suckers (1999). He has also voiced characters in Open Season 2 and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and released music as Tre Emanuel.