David Yost
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 7, 1969 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.A.
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Subject: David Yost (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
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Name: David Harold Yost.
Birth Date: January 7, 1969.
Birth Place: Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.A.
Profession: American actor and producer.
Known Roles/Works:
Billy Cranston (Blue Power Ranger) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and Power Rangers Zeo.
Starred in almost 200 episodes of the first four seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023).
Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2023).
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993).
Fallen Guardian Angels (2000).
Scene of the Crime.
After Diff’rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped.
The Mary Kay Letourneau Story.
Draft 1: David Harold Yost is an American actor and producer born on January 7, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is recognized for his role as Billy Cranston, the Blue Power Ranger, on the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and Power Rangers Zeo. Yost appeared in nearly 200 episodes during the first four seasons of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. His known credits include Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (20
Career overview
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Length: 180-260 words.
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Name: David Harold Yost.
Born: January 7, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
Profession: American actor and producer.
Key Role: Billy Cranston (Blue Power Ranger) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and Power Rangers Zeo.
Specifics on Role: Starred in almost 200 episodes of the show's first four seasons.
Other Works (IMDb): Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023), Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2023), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993).
Other Works (The City Celeb): Fallen Guardian Angels (2000), Scene of the Crime, After Diff’rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped, and The Mary Kay Letourneau Story.
Movement: Moved to California to become an actor.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Power Rangers.
David Harold Yost is an American actor and producer born on January 7, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After moving to California with the intention of becoming an actor, he secured the role of Billy Cranston, also known as the Blue Power Ranger, within three months. Yost is recognized for his work on the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and Power Rangers Zeo. During the first four seasons of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series, he starred in nearly 200 episodes.
Paragraph 2: Other Credits.
His film and television credits include appearances in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2023). Other projects associated with Yost include the 1993 production Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the 2000 film Fallen Guardian Angels, Scene of the Crime, After Diff’rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped, and The Mary Kay Letourneau Story.
Draft 1 Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~85 words.
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Total: ~140 words.
Problem: Too short. I need to reach 180-260 words.
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I need to be careful not to invent facts. I can elaborate on the details provided.
Revised Draft:
David Harold Yost is an American actor and producer born on January 7, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Seeking a career in acting, Yost moved to California and secured the role of Billy Cranston, the Blue Power Ranger, within three months of his arrival. He is widely known for his performance in the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, and Power Rangers Zeo. During the first four seasons of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series, Yost starred in almost 200 episodes.
In addition to his foundational work in the Power Rangers franchise, Yost has appeared in several other productions. His recent credits include Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) and Power Rangers
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Re-Ignition (2023) as Billy Cranston
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) as Billy Cranston
- Life After Flash (2017) as Self
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Best of Blue (2017) as Billy Cranston
- The Order (2016) as James
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Green With Evil (2014) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers Super Samurai: A Christmas Wish (2013) as Billy Cranston
- Garfunkel and Oates (2012) Location Manager
- Degenerate (2012) as Marcus
- Power Rangers Samurai: Monster Bash (2012) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers: Trickster Treat (2012) as Billy Cranston
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power (2004) as Billy Cranston (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Best of the Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers (2003) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers Power Playback: Black Ranger Adventure (2000) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers Holiday Special (2000) as Billy Cranston
- After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped (2000) as Playboy Photographer
- Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest (1996) as Billy Cranston
- Ladykiller (1996) as Josh White
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ninja Quest (1996) as Billy Cranston
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live: The World Tour Live-on-Stage (1996) as Billy Cranston
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) as Billy Cranston / Blue Ranger
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie - Secrets Revealed (1995) as Self
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Alpha's Magical Christmas (1994) as Billy Cranston (uncredited)
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Official Fan Club Video (1994) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers (1993) as Billy Cranston
- Power Rangers Green With Evil (1993) as Billy Cranston/ Blue Ranger
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Yost best known for?
David Yost is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywood Demons (2025), Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Re-Ignition (2023), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023), Life After Flash (2017).
When and where was David Yost born?
David Yost was born on January 7, 1969 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.A..
How many credits does David Yost have?
David Yost has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is David Yost's background in cinema and television?
Subject: David Yost (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points)....
David Yost by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Power Rangers Green With Evil (1993) as Billy Cranston/ Blue Ranger — aged about 24
- Power Rangers (1993) as Billy Cranston — aged about 24
- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 56
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) as Billy Cranston — aged about 54
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) as Billy Cranston / Blue Ranger — aged about 26
- Life After Flash (2017) as Self — aged about 48
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