Highest rated as cast or director
Frank Whaley's 10 titles from the 1990s have a median Balasaur Score of 66, led by A Midnight Clear (74) and The Freshman (73), against 54 for those from the 2010s.
Biography
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.
Acted in 117
2020s
- 2026
3 Days Rising
Robert Poe
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
Bitcon
Kip
- 2021
Magic in Mount Holly
Buyer
- 2020
For NYC
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Queens of Scream - Triple Feature
Mason
- 2018
Warning Shot
David
- 2017
- 2016
Madoff
Harry Markopolos · 4 episodes
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Aftermath
Eric
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The Cell 2
Duncan
- 2008
- 2007
Ruffian
Bill Nack
The Wedding Bells
TV
- 2006
Where There's a Will
Richie Greene
- 2005
Mrs. Harris
George Bolen
- 2004
- 2003
A Good Night to Die
Chad
- 2002
The Jimmy Show
Jimmy O'Brien
- 2001
Chelsea Walls
Lenny Barnum
Strange Frequency
TV
Pursuit of Happiness
Alan
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Curtain Call
Brett Conway
Buddy Faro
Bob Jones · 13 episodes
The Wall
Bishop (segment "The Player")
Glam
Franky Syde
- 1997
Bombshell
Malcolm
Cafe Society
Mickey Jelke
Retroactive
Brian
- 1996
- 1995
Homage
Archie Landrum
- 1994
- 1993
To Dance with the White Dog
James
Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald
- 1992
- 1991
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
Allen Kogan · 2 episodes
- 1990
Cold Dog Soup
Michael Latchmer
Flying Blind
Joey
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Ironweed
Young Francis
Seasonal Differences
Jeff Dillon
- 1985
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV
Directed 4
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
The Jimmy Show
Director
1990s
- 1999
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
The Jimmy Show
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Appearances3
2020s
- 2021
If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams
Self
2000s
- 2009
1990s
- 1996
