Quick Facts
Born:
1963-07-20
Birthplace:
Syracuse, New York, USA
Credits:
122 Total Roles
Frank Whaley
Acting
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Biography
Frank Joseph Whaley (born July 20, 1963) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, musician and comedian. His roles include Brett in Pulp Fiction, Robby Krieger in The Doors, Jim Dodge in Career Opportunities, young Archie "Moonlight" Graham in Field of Dreams, and Guy in Swimming with Sharks. He has also appeared in films and TV series such as Born on the Fourth of July, The Freshman, A Midnight Clear, Swing Kids, Broken Arrow, Luke Cage, Red Dragon and World Trade Center.
Whaley was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the son of Robert W. Whaley Sr. and Josephine (nÊe Timilione).Whaley graduated from Anthony A. Henninger High School in 1981 and left home at 18. He graduated from the University at Albany.
Whaley was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the son of Robert W. Whaley Sr. and Josephine (nÊe Timilione).Whaley graduated from Anthony A. Henninger High School in 1981 and left home at 18. He graduated from the University at Albany.
Known For
Pulp Fiction
Brett
House
Robert Elliot
School of Rock
Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)
Red Dragon
Ralph Mandy (uncredited)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Grant Marcus
Under the Dome
Marston
Gotham
Doug
The Blacklist
Karl Hoffman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Saint Clare MOVIE | Mailman Bob |
| 2023 | Death on the Border MOVIE | Detective John Watson |
| 2022 | Bitcon MOVIE | Kip |
| 2022 | Private Property MOVIE | Ed Hogate |
| 2021 | Magic in Mount Holly MOVIE | Buyer |
| 2021 | If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Gossip Girl TV | Mr. Keller |
| 2020 | Power Book II: Ghost TV | Judge Lucas |
| 2020 | For NYC MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Interrogation TV | Detective James Connor |