Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

62 · Born: Jul 20, 1963

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 20, 1963 Syracuse, New York, USA
Parents
  • Robert W. Whaley Sr.
  • Josephine Whaley
Relatives
  • Robert Whaley (Sibling)

Biography

Frank Whaley is a highly acclaimed and accomplished individual, distinguished by his exceptional talents as an actor, writer, and director. He has garnered widespread recognition for his impressive work in various film projects, particularly in the critically acclaimed movies Pulp Fiction (1994) and Swimming with Sharks (1994).

Throughout his illustrious career, Whaley has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned director Oliver Stone on multiple occasions. In addition to his impressive filmography, Whaley has also made a significant mark in the world of stage acting, frequently working with the esteemed New Group theater.

Notably, Whaley's feature directorial debut, Joe the King (1999),received widespread critical acclaim and earned him the prestigious Waldo Salt Screenwriting prize at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. This remarkable achievement is a testament to his exceptional storytelling abilities and dedication to his craft.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Whaley currently resides in New York City, where he continues to hone his skills and push the boundaries of his creative expression. In his personal life, Whaley is married to the talented writer Heather Whaley, and the couple has two children together.

As a multifaceted artist, Whaley's impressive body of work spans various mediums, from film and television to theater and beyond. His dedication to his craft, his ability to adapt to diverse roles, and his commitment to excellence have solidified his position as a respected and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Saint Clare
Saint Clare as Mailman Bob
2023
Death on the Border
Death on the Border as Detective John Watson
2022
Private Property
Private Property as Ed Hogate
Bitcon
Bitcon as Kip
2020
Interrogation
Interrogation as Detective James Connor
2019
The Shed
The Shed as Bane
Wish Man
Wish Man as Tom Wells
Hustlers
Hustlers as Reese
2018
2017
The Outcasts
The Outcasts as Herb Watson
Against the Night
Against the Night as Detective Ramsey
2016
Monster Trucks
Monster Trucks as Wade Coley
Cold Moon
Cold Moon as Sheriff Ted Hale
Madoff
Madoff as Harry Markopolos
Luke Cage
Luke Cage as Rafael Scarfe
2014
Rob the Mob
Rob the Mob as Agent Frank Hurd
2013
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan as Van Miller
2010
2009
The Cell 2
The Cell 2 as Duncan
2008
Drillbit Taylor
Drillbit Taylor as Jittery Bodyguard
2007
Cherry Crush
Cherry Crush as Wade Chandling
Vacancy
Vacancy as Mason
Ruffian
Ruffian as Bill Nack
2006
Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris as George Bolen
Crazy Eights
Crazy Eights as Brent Sykes
Where There's a Will
Where There's a Will as Richie Greene
World Trade Center
World Trade Center as Chuck Sereika
2005
Detective
Detective as Brewmaster
School of Rock
School of Rock as Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)
2002
The Jimmy Show
The Jimmy Show as Jimmy O'Brien
Red Dragon
Red Dragon as Ralph Mandy (uncredited)
Chelsea Walls
Chelsea Walls as Lynny Barnum
1999
Joe the King
Joe the King as Angry Man Bob Owes
1998
Glam
Glam as Franky Syde
It All Came True
It All Came True as Brett Conway
When Trumpets Fade
When Trumpets Fade as Medic Chamberlain
The Wall
The Wall as Bishop (segment "The Player")
Buddy Faro
Buddy Faro as Bob Jones
1997
Cafe Society
Cafe Society as Mickey Jelke
Bombshell
Bombshell as Malcolm
1996
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow as Giles Prentice
1995
Homage
Homage as Archie Landrum
The Desperate Trail
The Desperate Trail as Walter Cooper
I.Q.
I.Q. as Frank
Swing Kids
Swing Kids as Arvid
A Midnight Clear
A Midnight Clear as Paul 'Father' Mundy
Hoffa
Hoffa as Young Trucker in Diner
1991
The Doors
The Doors as Robby Krieger
JFK
JFK as Oswald Imposter
1990
The Freshman
The Freshman as Steve Bushak
Cold Dog Soup
Cold Dog Soup as Michael Latchmer
Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams as Archie Graham
1987
Ironweed
Ironweed as Young Francis
2014
Like Sunday, Like Rain
Like Sunday, Like Rain as Director, Writer
2007
New York City Serenade
New York City Serenade as Director, Writer
2002
The Jimmy Show
The Jimmy Show as Director, Writer
1999
Joe the King
Joe the King as Director, Writer