Frank Whaley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 20, 1963 in Syracuse, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2025 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 131 credits in database
Biography
Frank Whaley is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, musician, and comedian. Born on July 20, 1963, in Syracuse, New York, he graduated from Anthony A. Henninger High School in 1981. Whaley has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Pulp Fiction, The Doors, Field of Dreams, and Luke Cage. He has also directed and written several projects. As an actor, Whaley has accumulated 122 known credits.
Career overview
Frank Whaley is an American actor known for his diverse film and television appearances. He has appeared in a wide range of roles, including in notable films such as Pulp Fiction and The Doors. Whaley has also appeared in other films and television series, including Born on the Fourth of July, The Freshman, A Midnight Clear, Swing Kids, Broken Arrow, Luke Cage, Red Dragon, and World Trade Center.
Whaley's acting credits span numerous genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He has worked in both film and television, demonstrating his ability to adapt to various roles and projects. His extensive body of work includes over 120 acting credits, further highlighting his prolific career.
As a seasoned actor, Whaley has established himself as a reliable and talented performer in the entertainment industry. His extensive filmography and numerous television appearances have solidified his position as a respected actor in Hollywood.
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Full Filmography
131 titles- Saint Clare (2025) as Mailman Bob
- Death on the Border (2023) as Detective John Watson
- Private Property (2022) as Ed Hogate
- Bitcon (2022) as Kip
- Gossip Girl (2021) as Mr. Keller
- Magic in Mount Holly (2021) as Buyer
- If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams (2021) as Self
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Judge Lucas
- Interrogation (2020) as Detective James Connor
- For NYC (2020)
- Hustlers (2019) as Reese
- Wish Man (2019) as Tom Wells
- The Shed (2019) as Bane
- All That We Destroy (2019) as Parker
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Carter Estes
- Deception (2018) as Charles Quaid
- The Good Cop (2018)
- Warning Shot (2018) as David
- The Outcasts (2017) as Herb Watson
- Against the Night (2017) as Detective Ramsey
- MacGyver (2016) as Douglas Bishop
- Bull (2016) as Ray Peterman
- Bull (2016) as Max Hyland
- Divorce (2016) as Carson Hodges
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as Rafael Scarfe
- Monster Trucks (2016) as Wade Coley
- Madoff (2016) as Harry Markopolos
- Cold Moon (2016) as Sheriff Ted Hale
- Chicago Med (2015) as Chuck Gleason
- Sneaky Pete (2015) as Duane Harding
- Empire (2015) as Edison Cruz
- Gotham (2014) as Doug
- Like Sunday, Like Rain (2014) Writer
- Like Sunday, Like Rain (2014) Director
- Rob the Mob (2014) as Agent Frank Hurd
- The Blacklist (2013) as Karl Hoffman
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Van Miller
- Under the Dome (2013) as Marston
- Aftermath (2013) as Eric
- Elementary (2012) as Winston Utz
- Alcatraz (2012) as Officer Donovan
- Unforgettable (2011) as Jim Garrett
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Gary Heller
- Janie Jones (2010) as Chuck
- As Good As Dead (2010) as Aaron
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- The Cell 2 (2009) as Duncan
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) as Jittery Bodyguard
- Burn Notice (2007) as Josh Wagner
- Vacancy (2007) as Mason
- The Wedding Bells (2007)
- New York City Serenade (2007) as Les
- New York City Serenade (2007) Director
- New York City Serenade (2007) Writer
- Ruffian (2007) as Bill Nack
- The Hottest State (2007) as Harris
- Cherry Crush (2007) as Wade Chandling
- Psych (2006) as Robert
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Mr. Sparks
- World Trade Center (2006) as Chuck Sereika
- Where There's a Will (2006) as Richie Greene
- Crazy Eights (2006) as Brent Sykes
- Mrs. Harris (2006) as George Bolen
- Medium (2005) as Gabe Helling
- Arthur Hailey's Detective (2005) as Brewmaster
- House (2004) as Robert Elliot
- Boston Legal (2004) as Frankie Cox
- Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime (2004) as Self
- NCIS (2003) as Jeffrey White
- The School of Rock (2003) as Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)
- A Good Night to Die (2003) as Chad
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Martin Donner
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Future Man / Christopher Wey
- The Jimmy Show (2002) as Jimmy O'Brien
- The Jimmy Show (2002) Writer
- The Jimmy Show (2002) Director
- Red Dragon (2002) as Ralph Mandy (uncredited)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mitch Godel
- Strange Frequency (2001)
- Pursuit of Happiness (2001) as Alan
- Chelsea Walls (2001) as Lenny Barnum
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Miles
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Peter Hagen
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Grant Marcus
- Joe the King (1999) as Angry Man Bob Owes (uncredited)
- Joe the King (1999) Director
- Joe the King (1999) Writer
- Buddy Faro (1998) as Bob Jones
- When Trumpets Fade (1998) as Medic Chamberlain
- Curtain Call (1998) as Brett Conway
- Glam (1998) as Franky Syde
- The Wall (1998) as Bishop (segment "The Player")
- Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five (1998) as Skee-Ball Weasel
- Cafe Society (1997) as Mickey Jelke
- Retroactive (1997) as Brian
- Bombshell (1997) as Malcolm
- The Doors: The Road of Excess (1997) as Self
- Broken Arrow (1996) as Giles Prentice
- The Winner (1996) as Joey
- Cannes Man (1996) as Self
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Henry Marshall
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Zig Fowler / Cliff Unger
- Homage (1995) as Archie Landrum
- Pulp Fiction (1994) as Brett
- The Desperate Trail (1994) as Walter Cooper
- Swimming with Sharks (1994) as Guy
- I.Q. (1994) as Frank
- Swing Kids (1993) as Arvid
- To Dance with the White Dog (1993) as James
- Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (1993) as Lee Harvey Oswald
- Hoffa (1992) as Young Trucker in Diner
- A Midnight Clear (1992) as Paul 'Father' Mundy
- Back in the USSR (1992) as Archer
- Career Opportunities (1991) as Jim Dodge
- JFK (1991) as Oswald Imposter
- The Doors (1991) as Robby Krieger
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1991) as Allen Kogan
- Law & Order (1990) as John McDowell
- The Freshman (1990) as Steve Bushak
- Cold Dog Soup (1990) as Michael Latchmer
- Flying Blind (1990) as Joey
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Timmy
- Field of Dreams (1989) as Archie Graham
- Unconquered (1989) as Arnie
- Little Monsters (1989) as Boy
- Ironweed (1987) as Young Francis
- Seasonal Differences (1987) as Jeff Dillon
- The Equalizer (1985) as Press
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- 3 Days Rising as Robert Poe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Whaley best known for?
Frank Whaley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saint Clare (2025), Death on the Border (2023), Gossip Girl (2021), Power Book II: Ghost (2020).
When and where was Frank Whaley born?
Frank Whaley was born on July 20, 1963 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
How many credits does Frank Whaley have?
Frank Whaley has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Frank Whaley's background in cinema and television?
Frank Whaley is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, musician, and comedian. Born on July 20, 1963, in Syracuse, New York, he graduated from Anthony A. Henninger High School in 1981. Whaley has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Pulp Fiction, The Doors, Field of Dreams, and Luke Cage...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Unconquered (1989) as Arnie — aged about 25
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 12
- House (2004) as Robert Elliot — aged about 40
- Pulp Fiction (1994) as Brett — aged about 30
- Chicago Med (2015) as Chuck Gleason — aged about 51
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Judge Lucas — aged about 56
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