Frank Whaley

July 20, 1963 (age 63) Syracuse, New York, USA

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.

His titles like Vacancy, The Doors, and Career Opportunities - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Watched: 0/61

Weighted avg: 6.06 /10

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Vacancy

2007April 2007 by Nimród Antal

Starring as Mason

Starring as Mason

5.80 Okay+
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The Doors

1991March 1991 by Oliver Stone

Supporting as Robby Krieger

Supporting as Robby Krieger

6.69 Good
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Career Opportunities

1991March 1991 by Bryan Gordon

Lead role as Jim Dodge

Lead role as Jim Dodge

6.41 Good-
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Broken Arrow

1996February 1996 by John Woo

Supporting as Giles Prentice

Supporting as Giles Prentice

5.59 Okay
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5

Field of Dreams

1989April 1989 by Phil Alden Robinson

Supporting as Archie Graham

Supporting as Archie Graham

6.68 Good
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6

Born on the Fourth of July

1989December 1989 by Oliver Stone

Minor role as Timmy

Minor role as Timmy

6.58 Good
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7

Monster Trucks

2016December 2016 by Chris Wedge

Minor role as Wade Coley

Minor role as Wade Coley

5.61 Okay
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8

Swimming with Sharks

1994September 1994 by George Huang

Starring as Guy

Starring as Guy

6.14 Good--
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9

The Outcasts

2017April 2017 by Peter Hutchings

Supporting as Herb Watson

Supporting as Herb Watson

5.67 Okay+
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10

I.Q.

1994December 1994 by Fred Schepisi

Minor role as Frank

Minor role as Frank

5.55 Okay
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11

Swing Kids

1993March 1993 by Thomas Carter

Starring as Arvid

Starring as Arvid

6.18 Good--
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12

The Freshman

1990July 1990 by Andrew Bergman

Supporting as Steve Bushak

Supporting as Steve Bushak

5.85 Okay+
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13

Hoffa

1992December 1992 by Danny DeVito

Minor role as Young Trucker in Diner

Minor role as Young Trucker in Diner

5.81 Okay+
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Retroactive

1997February 1997 by Louis Morneau

Supporting as Brian

Supporting as Brian

5.68 Okay+
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Rob the Mob

2014March 2014 by Raymond De Felitta

Supporting as Agent Frank Hurd

Supporting as Agent Frank Hurd

5.67 Okay
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Little Monsters

1989August 1989 by Richard Greenberg

Supporting as Boy

Supporting as Boy

5.45 Okay
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When Trumpets Fade

1998June 1998 by John Irvin

Starring as Medic Chamberlain

Starring as Medic Chamberlain

6.11 Good--
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The Shed

2019October 2019 by Frank Sabatella

Supporting as Bane

Supporting as Bane

5.55 Okay
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The Cell 2

2009February 2009 by Tim Iacofano

Starring as Duncan

Starring as Duncan

4.02 Mediocre--
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A Midnight Clear

1992April 1992 by Keith Gordon

Supporting as Paul 'Father' Mundy

Supporting as Paul 'Father' Mundy

6.07 Okay++
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Against the Night

2017September 2017 by Brian Cavallaro

Lead role as Detective Ramsey

Lead role as Detective Ramsey

5.06 Okay--
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All That We Destroy

2019May 2019 by Chelsea Stardust

Supporting as Parker

Supporting as Parker

5.69 Okay+
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Crazy Eights

2006October 2006 by Jimi Jones

Supporting as Brent Sykes

Supporting as Brent Sykes

4.84 Mediocre++
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As Good As Dead

2010January 2010 by Jonathan Mossek

Starring as Aaron

Starring as Aaron

5.18 Okay--
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Cold Moon

2016October 2016 by Griff Furst

Supporting as Sheriff Ted Hale

Supporting as Sheriff Ted Hale

5.03 Okay--
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Private Property

2022May 2022 by Chadd Harbold

Supporting as Ed Hogate

Supporting as Ed Hogate

5.02 Okay--
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27

Saint Clare

2025July 2025 by Mitzi Peirone

Supporting as Mailman Bob

Supporting as Mailman Bob

5.39 Okay-
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Cafe Society

1997July 1997 by Raymond De Felitta

Lead role as Mickey Jelke

Lead role as Mickey Jelke

5.60 Okay
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Madoff

2016 by Ben Robbins

Supporting as Harry Markopolos

Supporting as Harry Markopolos

5.72 Okay+
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Janie Jones

2010September 2010 by David M. Rosenthal

Supporting as Chuck

Supporting as Chuck

5.93 Okay++
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Cherry Crush

2007February 2007 by Nicholas DiBella

Supporting as Wade Chandling

Supporting as Wade Chandling

5.26 Okay-
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The Desperate Trail

1994October 1994 by P.J. Pesce

Supporting as Walter Cooper

Supporting as Walter Cooper

5.42 Okay-
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The Jimmy Show

2002January 2002 by Frank Whaley

Lead role as Jimmy O'Brien

Lead role as Jimmy O'Brien

5.97 Okay++
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Wish Man

2019June 2019 by Theo Davies

Minor role as Tom Wells

Minor role as Tom Wells

6.11 Okay++
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Curtain Call

1998December 1998 by Peter Yates

Supporting as Brett Conway

Supporting as Brett Conway

5.50 Okay
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Mrs. Harris

2005September 2005 by Phyllis Nagy

Supporting as George Bolen

Supporting as George Bolen

5.80 Okay+
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37

Cold Dog Soup

1990September 1990 by Alan Metter

Starring as Michael Latchmer

Starring as Michael Latchmer

5.77 Okay+
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38

Back in the USSR

1992February 1992 by Deran Sarafian

Lead role as Archer

Lead role as Archer

Needs more reviews
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39

Warning Shot

2018September 2018 by Dustin Fairbanks

Supporting as David

Supporting as David

5.59 Okay
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40

Homage

1995May 1995 by Ross Kagan Marks

Starring as Archie Landrum

Starring as Archie Landrum

5.66 Okay
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Ruffian

2007June 2007 by Yves Simoneau

Starring as Bill Nack

Starring as Bill Nack

6.41 Good-
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Glam

1998May 1998 by Josh Evans

Starring as Franky Syde

Starring as Franky Syde

Needs more reviews
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Aftermath

2013March 2013 by Thomas Farone

Supporting as Eric

Supporting as Eric

5.71 Okay+
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Pursuit of Happiness

2001January 2001 by John Putch

Lead role as Alan

Lead role as Alan

Needs more reviews
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45

The Winner

1996September 1996 by Alex Cox

Supporting as Joey

Supporting as Joey

5.49 Okay
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Chelsea Walls

2001September 2001 by Ethan Hawke

Minor role as Lenny Barnum

Minor role as Lenny Barnum

5.21 Okay--
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Death on the Border

2023November 2023 by Wendy Wilkins

Supporting as Detective John Watson

Supporting as Detective John Watson

5.88 Okay+
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Arthur Hailey's Detective

2005January 2005 by David S. Cass Sr.

Supporting as Brewmaster

Supporting as Brewmaster

Needs more reviews
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Where There's a Will

2006May 2006 by John Putch

Starring as Richie Greene

Starring as Richie Greene

Needs more reviews
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Bombshell

1997September 1997 by Paul Wynne

Starring as Malcolm

Starring as Malcolm

Needs more reviews
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51

To Dance with the White Dog

1993December 1993 by Glenn Jordan

Supporting as James

Supporting as James

6.15 Good--
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Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five

1998January 1998 by Richard Schenkman

Supporting as Skee-Ball Weasel

Supporting as Skee-Ball Weasel

Needs more reviews
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Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald

1993November 1993 by Robert Dornhelm

Starring as Lee Harvey Oswald

Starring as Lee Harvey Oswald

Needs more reviews
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A Good Night to Die

2003May 2003 by Craig Singer

Minor role as Chad

Minor role as Chad

Needs more reviews
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Bitcon

2022October 2022 by Matt Osterman

Supporting as Kip

Supporting as Kip

Needs more reviews
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Unconquered

1989January 1989 by Dick Lowry

Supporting as Arnie

Supporting as Arnie

Needs more reviews
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Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime

2004June 2004 by Jim Bacon

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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Buddy Faro

1998 by Mark Frost

Starring as Bob Jones

Starring as Bob Jones

Needs more reviews
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The Wall

1998May 1998 by Joseph Sargent

Minor role as Bishop (segment "The Player")

Minor role as Bishop (segment "The Player")

Needs more reviews
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Magic in Mount Holly

2021November 2021 by Candice T. Cain

Minor role as Buyer

Minor role as Buyer

Needs more reviews
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Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story

1991 by Mike Robe

Supporting as Allen Kogan

Supporting as Allen Kogan

Needs more reviews