Frank Whaley

Acting

Frank Whaley

Born 20 July 1963 · Syracuse, New York, USA · 63

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 (née 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

Highlights

Pulp Fiction1994 · Film · Brett
House2004 · Series · Robert Elliot
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Grant Marcus
Gotham2014 · Series · Doug
The Blacklist2013 · Series · Karl Hoffman
The School of Rock2003 · Film · Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

73 films

3 Days Rising2026 · Film · Robert Poe
Saint Clare2025 · Film · Mailman Bob
Death on the Border2023 · Film · Detective John Watson
Bitcon2022 · Film · Kip
Private Property2022 · Film · Ed Hogate
Magic in Mount Holly2021 · Film · Buyer
For NYC2020 · Film
The Shed2019 · Film · Bane
Hustlers2019 · Film · Reese
Wish Man2019 · Film · Tom Wells
All That We Destroy2019 · Film · Parker
Warning Shot2018 · Film · David
Against the Night2017 · Film · Detective Ramsey
The Outcasts2017 · Film · Herb Watson
Monster Trucks2016 · Film · Wade Coley
Cold Moon2016 · Film · Sheriff Ted Hale
Rob the Mob2014 · Film · Agent Frank Hurd
Like Sunday, Like Rain2014 · Film · Director
Aftermath2013 · Film · Eric
Janie Jones2010 · Film · Chuck
As Good As Dead2010 · Film · Aaron
The Cell 22009 · Film · Duncan
Drillbit Taylor2008 · Film · Jittery Bodyguard
New York City Serenade2007 · Film · Les
The Hottest State2007 · Film · Harris
Ruffian2007 · Film · Bill Nack
Vacancy2007 · Film · Mason
Cherry Crush2007 · Film · Wade Chandling
Crazy Eights2006 · Film · Brent Sykes
World Trade Center2006 · Film · Chuck Sereika
Where There's a Will2006 · Film · Richie Greene
Mrs. Harris2005 · Film · George Bolen
Arthur Hailey's Detective2005 · Film · Brewmaster
The School of Rock2003 · Film · Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)
A Good Night to Die2003 · Film · Chad
Red Dragon2002 · Film · Ralph Mandy (uncredited)
The Jimmy Show2002 · Film · Jimmy O'Brien
Chelsea Walls2001 · Film · Lenny Barnum
Pursuit of Happiness2001 · Film · Alan
Joe the King1999 · Film · Angry Man Bob Owes (uncredited)
Curtain Call1998 · Film · Brett Conway
When Trumpets Fade1998 · Film · Medic Chamberlain
The Wall1998 · Film · Bishop (segment "The Player")
Glam1998 · Film · Franky Syde
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five1998 · Film · Skee-Ball Weasel
Bombshell1997 · Film · Malcolm
Cafe Society1997 · Film · Mickey Jelke
Retroactive1997 · Film · Brian
The Winner1996 · Film · Joey
Broken Arrow1996 · Film · Giles Prentice
Homage1995 · Film · Archie Landrum
I.Q.1994 · Film · Frank
The Desperate Trail1994 · Film · Walter Cooper
Pulp Fiction1994 · Film · Brett
Swimming with Sharks1994 · Film · Guy
To Dance with the White Dog1993 · Film · James
Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald1993 · Film · Lee Harvey Oswald
Swing Kids1993 · Film · Arvid
Hoffa1992 · Film · Young Trucker in Diner
A Midnight Clear1992 · Film · Paul 'Father' Mundy
Back in the USSR1992 · Film · Archer
JFK1991 · Film · Oswald Imposter
Career Opportunities1991 · Film · Jim Dodge
The Doors1991 · Film · Robby Krieger
Cold Dog Soup1990 · Film · Michael Latchmer
Flying Blind1990 · Film · Joey
The Freshman1990 · Film · Steve Bushak
Born on the Fourth of July1989 · Film · Timmy
Little Monsters1989 · Film · Boy
Field of Dreams1989 · Film · Archie Graham
Unconquered1989 · Film · Arnie
Ironweed1987 · Film · Young Francis
Seasonal Differences1987 · Film · Jeff Dillon

Filmography

Series

43 shows

Gossip Girl2021 · Series · Mr. Keller
Power Book II: Ghost2020 · Series · Judge Lucas
Interrogation2020 · Series · Detective James Connor
The Good Cop2018 · Series · Joseph Privett
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan2018 · Series · Carter Estes
Deception2018 · Series · Charles Quaid
Divorce2016 · Series · Carson Hodges
Marvel's Luke Cage2016 · Series · Rafael Scarfe
MacGyver2016 · Series · Douglas Bishop
Bull2016 · Series · Ray Peterman
Madoff2016 · Series · Harry Markopolos
Chicago Med2015 · Series · Chuck Gleason
Sneaky Pete2015 · Series · Duane Harding
Empire2015 · Series · Edison Cruz
Gotham2014 · Series · Doug
The Blacklist2013 · Series · Karl Hoffman
Ray Donovan2013 · Series · Van Miller
Under the Dome2013 · Series · Marston
Elementary2012 · Series · Winston Utz
Alcatraz2012 · Series · Officer Donovan
Unforgettable2011 · Series · Jim Garrett
Blue Bloods2010 · Series · Gary Heller
Burn Notice2007 · Series · Josh Wagner
The Wedding Bells2007 · Series
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Mr. Sparks
Psych2006 · Series · Robert
Medium2005 · Series · Gabe Helling
House2004 · Series · Robert Elliot
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Frankie Cox
NCIS2003 · Series · Jeffrey White
The Twilight Zone2002 · Series · Martin Donner
The Dead Zone2002 · Series · Future Man / Christopher Wey
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Series · Mitch Godel
Strange Frequency2001 · Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Peter Hagen
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Miles
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Grant Marcus
Buddy Faro1998 · Series · Bob Jones
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Henry Marshall
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story1991 · Series · Allen Kogan
Law & Order1990 · Series · John McDowell
Spenser: For Hire1985 · Series
The Equalizer1985 · Series · Press