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Frank Whaley(I)

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Frank Whaley
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Frank Whaley is a critically acclaimed actor/writer/director. He is best known for the films Pulp Fiction (1994) and Shark (1994), and has worked with Oliver Stone multiple times. His feature directorial debut, Joe the King (1999), earned him the Waldo Salt Screenwriting prize at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. He was born in Syracuse, New York, and resides in New York City. He is also an accomplished stage actor, working frequently with the New Group theater. Frank is married to the writer Heather Whaley. They have two children.
BornJuly 20, 1963
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BornJuly 20, 1963
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    • 5 wins & 4 nominations

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"The Idol," Purple Rain, and more toe-tapping stories about the magic of music.
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Frank Whaley in The Shed (2019)
Jennifer Lopez, Frank Whaley, and Constance Wu in Hustlers (2019)
Val Kilmer, Kevin Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, and Frank Whaley in The Doors (1991)
Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, and Frank Whaley in The Doors (1991)
Val Kilmer, Kevin Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, and Frank Whaley in The Doors (1991)
John Savage and Frank Whaley in The Outer Limits (1995)
Frank Whaley, Ron Eldard, and Zak Orth in When Trumpets Fade (1998)
Frank Whaley and Holt McCallany in Monster Trucks (2016)
Frank Whaley in Warning Shot (2018)
Frank Whaley in Luke Cage (2016)
Frank Whaley and Rachelle Lefevre in Under the Dome (2013)
Frank Whaley and Dean Norris in Under the Dome (2013)

Known for:

Christian Slater and John Travolta in Broken Arrow (1996)
Broken Arrow
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  • Giles Prentice
  • 1996
Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pulp Fiction
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  • Brett
  • 1994
Val Kilmer in The Doors (1991)
The Doors
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  • Robby Krieger
  • 1991
Vacancy (2007)
Vacancy
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  • Mason
  • 2007

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Actor

  • Death on the Border
    • Detective John Watson
    • Post-production
  • 3 Days Rising
    • Robert Poe
    • Post-production
  • Saint Clare
    • Mailman Bob
    • Post-production
  • Gossip Girl (2021)
    Gossip Girl
    • Mr. Keller
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Queen Latifah in The Equalizer (2021)
    The Equalizer
    • Martin Culvert
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Jeremy Davies, Frank Whaley, Tom Cavanagh, Ella Ma, and Noah Anderson in Bitcon (2022)
    Bitcon
    • 2022
  • Frank Whaley, Ashley Benson, Shiloh Fernandez, and Jay Pharoah in Private Property (2022)
    Private Property
    • Ed Hogate
    • 2022
  • Mary J. Blige, Shane Johnson, Method Man, Naturi Naughton, and Michael Rainey Jr. in Power Book II: Ghost (2020)
    Power Book II: Ghost
    • Judge Lucas
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Magic in Mount Holly (2021)
    Magic in Mount Holly
    • 2021
  • For NYC (2020)
    For NYC
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Bull (2016)
    Bull
    • Ray Peterman
    • Max Hyland
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2020
  • Interrogation (2020)
    Interrogation
    • Detective James Connor
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Jack Ryan (2018)
    Jack Ryan
    • Carter Estes
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Jay Jay Warren in The Shed (2019)
    The Shed
    • Bane
    • 2019
  • Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B in Hustlers (2019)
    Hustlers
    • Reese
    • 2019
  • Into the Dark (2018)
    Into the Dark
    • Parker
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Wish Man (2019)
    Wish Man
    • Tom Wells
    • 2019
  • Tony Danza and Josh Groban in The Good Cop (2018)
    The Good Cop
    • Joseph Privett
    • TV Series
    • 2018

Director

  • Wait Till You See Me Dance
    • Director
    • Pre-production
  • Debra Messing, Billie Joe Armstrong, Leighton Meester, and Julian Shatkin in Like Sunday, Like Rain (2014)
    Like Sunday, Like Rain
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Chris Klein, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Jamie-Lynn Sigler in New York City Serenade (2007)
    New York City Serenade
    • Director
    • 2007
  • The Jimmy Show (2001)
    The Jimmy Show
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Joe the King (1999)
    Joe the King
    • Director
    • 1999

Writer

  • Wait Till You See Me Dance
    • Writer
    • Pre-production
  • Debra Messing, Billie Joe Armstrong, Leighton Meester, and Julian Shatkin in Like Sunday, Like Rain (2014)
    Like Sunday, Like Rain
    • written by
    • 2014
  • Chris Klein, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Jamie-Lynn Sigler in New York City Serenade (2007)
    New York City Serenade
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • The Jimmy Show (2001)
    The Jimmy Show
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Joe the King (1999)
    Joe the King
    • written by
    • 1999
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  • Alternative name
    • Frank Whalley
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • July 20, 1963
    • Syracuse, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Heather WhaleyMay 5, 2001 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Tallulah Whaley
  • Parents
      Robert W. Whaley Sr.
  • Relatives
    • Robert Whaley(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Co-founded The Naked Angels Theater Company in NYC and has starred in at least 3 of their productions: "A Suffering Colonel" "The Years, " and "Good Evening."
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    • 2 Articles
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    He founded a theater company called Malaparte with Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Steve Zahn.
  • Trademark
    Frequently cast in Oliver Stone films.

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