Frank Joseph Whaley, born in Syracuse, New York, in 1963, is a versatile artist whose career spans acting, directing, and screenwriting. With a notable roster of performances, including Brett in Quentin Tarantino’s "Pulp Fiction" and Robby Krieger in Oliver Stone’s "The Doors," Whaley has carved out a niche for himself in Hollywood. His roles range from Jim Dodge in "Career Opportunities" to Guy in "Swimming with Sharks," showcasing his ability to slip into diverse characters. Additionally, Whaley has lent his talents to a variety of projects, from Oliver Stone’s "Born on the Fourth of July" to Netflix’s "Luke Cage," marking a career that is as eclectic as it is enduring.
The roles that explain the career.
56 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Saint Clare | Mailman Bob | Film |
| 2023 | Death on the Border | Detective John Watson | Film |
| 2019 | The Shed | Bane | Film |
| 2019 | Hustlers | Reese | Film |
| 2019 | All That We Destroy | Parker | Film |
| 2016 | Monster Trucks | Wade Coley | Film |
| 2013 | Aftermath | Eric | Film |
| 2010 | As Good As Dead | Aaron | Film |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Chuck | Film |
| 2009 | The Cell 2 | Duncan | Film |
| 2007 | Vacancy | Mason | Film |
| 2007 | Cherry Crush | Wade Chandling | Film |
| 2007 | Ruffian | Bill Nack | Film |
| 2007 | The Hottest State | Harris | Film |
| 2007 | New York City Serenade | Director | Film |
| 2007 | New York City Serenade | Writer | Film |
| 2006 | Mrs. Harris | George Bolen | Film |
| 2006 | Crazy Eights | Brent Sykes | Film |
| 2006 | Where There's a Will | Richie Greene | Film |
| 2005 | Arthur Hailey's Detective | Brewmaster | Film |
| 2003 | A Good Night to Die | Chad | Film |
| 2002 | The Jimmy Show | Jimmy O'Brien | Film |
| 2002 | The Jimmy Show | Director | Film |
| 2002 | The Jimmy Show | Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Chelsea Walls | Lenny Barnum | Film |
| 2001 | Pursuit of Happiness | Alan | Film |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Director | Film |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Writer | Film |
| 1998 | When Trumpets Fade | Medic Chamberlain | Film |
| 1998 | Curtain Call | Brett Conway | Film |
| 1998 | Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five | Skee-Ball Weasel | Film |
| 1998 | Glam | Franky Syde | Film |
| 1997 | Retroactive | Brian | Film |
| 1997 | Cafe Society | Mickey Jelke | Film |
| 1997 | Bombshell | Malcolm | Film |
| 1996 | Cannes Man | Self | Film |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Giles Prentice | Film |
| 1996 | The Winner | Joey | Film |
| 1995 | Homage | Archie Landrum | Film |
| 1994 | The Desperate Trail | Walter Cooper | Film |
| 1994 | I.Q. | Frank | Film |
| 1994 | Swimming with Sharks | Guy | Film |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Brett | Film |
| 1993 | Swing Kids | Arvid | Film |
| 1993 | To Dance with the White Dog | James | Film |
| 1992 | A Midnight Clear | Paul 'Father' Mundy | Film |
| 1992 | Hoffa | Young Trucker in Diner | Film |
| 1991 | Career Opportunities | Jim Dodge | Film |
| 1991 | The Doors | Robby Krieger | Film |
| 1990 | Cold Dog Soup | Michael Latchmer | Film |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Steve Bushak | Film |
| 1990 | Flying Blind | Joey | Film |
| 1989 | Little Monsters | Boy | Film |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Timmy | Film |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | Archie Graham | Film |
| 1987 | Seasonal Differences | Jeff Dillon | Film |
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