Frank Whaley

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

15.319

Gender

Male

Birthday

20-Jul-1963

Age

(61 years old)

Place of Birth

Syracuse, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Frank Joseph Whaley
  • Frank Whalley
  • 弗兰克·沃利

Frank Whaley

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank Joseph Whalley (born July 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor known for his roles in independent films.


Credits

For NYC For NYC (2020) Character: N/A
Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorded on their smart phones, in their homes during quarantine to give Nyc a boost in these hard times and to raise money for NYC residents struggling with the covid19 pandemic.
Glam Glam (1998) Character: Franky Syde
Traveling from the backwoods to Los Angeles to visit his cousin, a writer discovers a world of sex, drugs, crime and violence revolving around a beautiful young woman and her mobster boyfriend.
Unconquered Unconquered (1989) Character: Arnie
In 1962 in Montgomery, Alabama, State Attorney Richmond Flowers, Sr. is one of few willing to fight racial injustices even if it costs him his family's peace.
Flying Blind Flying Blind (1990) Character: N/A
Melodrama set in Philadelphia, PA in 1965. Eddie Panvini (Panebianco), a teenage photographer from South Philadelphia facing the Vietnam draft joins the coffeehouse fringe in 1965 Philadelphia and struggles with several moral choices before deciding to go to Vietnam as a war photographer.
Seasonal Differences Seasonal Differences (1987) Character: Jeff Dillon
The separation of church and state is examined when a Christmas Nativity scene, being displayed at a high school, sparks debate and protest from the student body.
Pursuit of Happiness Pursuit of Happiness (2001) Character: Alan
An advertising executive fails to realize that the woman of his dreams is his best friend since first grade, now married to his cheating co-worker.
Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime Field of Dreams: Passing Along the Pastime (2004) Character: Self
Features Major League players and managers and cast and crew discussing the themes of the film, the performances, baseball, family, the film's lasting impact, and more.
If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of Dreams (2021) Character: Self
More than just a baseball movie, Academy Award®-nominated "Field of Dreams" is an enduring story of family, resilience and hope. This documentary looks at how the film was made and explores the themes that continue to resonate with audiences 32 years later. Features interviews with actors Timothy Busfield, Frank Whaley, and Dwier Brown, producer Larry Gordon, and FOX Sports' lead MLB play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.
Magic in Mount Holly Magic in Mount Holly (2021) Character: Buyer
A new gallery owner discovers that she can paint the future using a paintbrush left by Santa. As she discovers the true magic within herself, she also learns to love and be more confident.
Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (1993) Character: Lee Harvey Oswald
The story of the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of shooting President Kennedy. Via flashbacks, the story traces the woman's life from her days in Russia, the turmoil following the assassination, raising her family, and coming to grips with the fact that she too may have been a pawn in a grand conspiracy.
The Jimmy Show The Jimmy Show (2002) Character: Jimmy O'Brien
A failed New Jersey inventor embarks on a career as a standup comic, turns to drink, and labors to keep his family together.
Aftermath Aftermath (2013) Character: Eric
Tom Fiorini (Anthony Michael Hall, The Dead Zone) owns a successful construction company. After his long time foreman goes missing, events take a drastic turn for the worse. During the search for his foreman, Tom plummets down a slippery slope of violence and hired hit men, only to find the fire with which he plays is much hotter than he could have ever expected. Director Thomas Farone (Nate Dogg) brilliantly creates a haunting, emotional film with richly layered performances by its multi award-winning cast—which includes a tour-de-force by the late Chris Penn, in his final film. Absorbing and complex, Aftermath is a Cinequest 23 highlight and a stylish noir crime thriller that will have audiences talking long after.
Where There's a Will Where There's a Will (2006) Character: Richie Greene
A hapless grifter stands to inherit a small fortune from his estranged grandmother if he travels to Harmony, Texas to live with her. Instead of a short road to easy money, he finds a soft spot in his heart for the little town and unconditional love from his only living relative.
The Wall The Wall (1998) Character: Bishop (segment "The Player")
The story of three items left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: a pencil holder, a sheriff's badge, and an electric guitar. Each item connects the living with the dead and are left as either memorials or to heal the wounds of war.
I.Q. I.Q. (1994) Character: Frank
Albert Einstein helps a young man who's in love with Einstein's niece to catch her attention by pretending temporarily to be a great physicist.
As Good As Dead As Good As Dead (2010) Character: Aaron
Seeking revenge for the murder of their religious leader, fundamental loyalists kidnap and torture the man they believe responsible, but the ensuing clash of right vs. left ideologies quickly reveals that they may have the wrong man, which puts them on a path toward a shocking twist
World Trade Center World Trade Center (2006) Character: Chuck Sereika
Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Swing Kids Swing Kids (1993) Character: Arvid
The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
To Dance with the White Dog To Dance with the White Dog (1993) Character: James
When Sam Peek's beloved wife, Cora, dies, a white dog suddenly materializes as his new companion and confidant.
The Outcasts The Outcasts (2017) Character: Herb Watson
After falling victim to a humiliating prank by the high school Queen Bee, best friends and world-class geeks, Mindy and Jodi, decide to get their revenge by uniting the outcasts of the school against her and her circle of friends.
Field of Dreams Field of Dreams (1989) Character: Archie Graham
Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.
Homage Homage (1995) Character: Archie Landrum
The young caretaker at the estate of a reclusive woman develops a dangerous obsession with her daughter, a sexy television star. Unexpected twists and turns.
Retroactive Retroactive (1997) Character: Brian
A psychiatrist makes multiple trips through time to save a woman that was murdered by her brutal husband.
The Cell 2 The Cell 2 (2009) Character: Duncan
The Cusp is a serial killer who kills his victims and then brings them back to life; over and over again; until they beg to die! Maya is a psychic investigator who gained her powers after a 1 year coma after she was the Cusp's first victim! Now the Cusp Killer is back and Maya has little time to do what she has never done before: go into the mind of a killer unprotected and save his latest victim.
Back in the USSR Back in the USSR (1992) Character: Archer
A vacationing American and a sultry Russian thief lead police and smugglers on a deadly chase through Moscow.
Red Dragon Red Dragon (2002) Character: Ralph Mandy (uncredited)
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Vacancy Vacancy (2007) Character: Mason
A young married couple becomes stranded at an isolated motel and find hidden video cameras in their room. They realize that unless they escape, they'll be the next victims of a snuff film.
Cold Moon Cold Moon (2016) Character: Sheriff Ted Hale
Cold Moon takes place in tiny Babylon, Fla., where the granddaughter of Clark’s character is murdered by a mysterious assailant, her body sunk into the black waters of the Styx River — the river where her parents disappeared from their boat a decade earlier. Suspicion falls on a duplicitous banker and his wealthy father, played by Stewart and Lloyd.
Death on the Border Death on the Border (2023) Character: Detective John Watson
Two determined women vie to escape their abusive relationships with a dirty Detective at rock bottom, determined to move sex trafficked girls over the Mexican border.
Bombshell Bombshell (1997) Character: Malcolm
Characters in a bio technological firm utilize nanotechnology (miniature, smart robots) to control others for their own good.
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five (1998) Character: Skee-Ball Weasel
Two young men who have been friends since early childhood decide to go on a trip to find a third friend who has long since disappeared. Stories they have heard indicate that the friend has been seen in an apparently rambling, incoherent state at Coney Island. Their trip leads them to a number of adventures involving the otherworld-like life at the Park and revelations related to their own pasts including the death of one's sister, a failed past relationship, financial failings, and alcoholism.
Swimming with Sharks Swimming with Sharks (1994) Character: Guy
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
Cafe Society Cafe Society (1997) Character: Mickey Jelke
New York 1952. Mickey Jelke inherits a big sum of money and spends his nights in Manhattan, painting the city red. Night after night, he can be found in one Broadway bar or the other, in the company of disreputable persons like pimps and prostitutes. One day,a shady cop, aided by Mickey's own girlfriend, Patricia, decides to accuse him of running a prostitution network. A scandal breaks out.
Bitcon Bitcon (2022) Character: Kip
A missing hard drive with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency and the issue of trust in the modern era.
Cannes Man Cannes Man (1997) Character: Self
Film producer Sy Lerner makes a bet with a fellow film executive that he can turn any nobody into a star at the Cannes Film Festival. A New York cab driver who is visiting the festival is chosen as the test subject to settle the bet and Sy uses his skills of hype and manipulation to try and turn the cab driver named Frank into the talk of the town. Many celebrities make cameos throughout the film.
Rob the Mob Rob the Mob (2014) Character: Agent Frank Hurd
The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it… for a while… until they stumble upon a score bigger than they ever planned and become targets of both the mob and the FBI.
The Winner The Winner (1996) Character: Joey
A long lucky streak makes a nice guy the target of opportunists like his brother, his girlfriend, and some guys from New Jersey.
Crazy Eights Crazy Eights (2006) Character: Brent Sykes
Six people are brought together at the funeral of a childhood friend. While settling the estate, they discover a map, which leads them on a search for a time capsule. What they discover reawakens childhood traumas and leads them on a journey through their abandoned childhood home: a home with a terrible secret and a mysterious dead girl who will lead them to their strange fates.
Hoffa Hoffa (1992) Character: Young Trucker in Diner
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
Joe the King Joe the King (1999) Character: Angry Man Bob Owes
A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother.
Saint Clare Saint Clare (2024) Character: Mailman Bob
To the world, sixteen-year-old Clare Bleecker appears to be a normal teenager: a Catholic school student, an animal lover and devout vegan living with her grandparents. But like the small town Pickman Flats she lives in, Clare is more than she appears to be. Underneath her reserved appearance lives a sociopath with dissociative identity disorder - a serial killer.
Wish Man Wish Man (2019) Character: Tom Wells
A motorcycle cop is still haunted by the traumatic separation from his father when he was a boy. After surviving a near-fatal accident and being framed for police brutality, his whole world falls apart. Unexpectedly, he finds hope in the shape of a terminally ill boy, who reunites him with his father after 28 years. To honor the boy, he creates the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Little Monsters Little Monsters (1989) Character: Boy
A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction.
Born on the Fourth of July Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Character: Timmy
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Chelsea Walls Chelsea Walls (2001) Character: Lynny Barnum
This movie tells five stories set in a single day at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City, involving an ensemble cast of some 30-35 characters.
School of Rock School of Rock (2003) Character: Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.
Janie Jones Janie Jones (2010) Character: Chuck
A young girl who has been abandoned by her former-groupie mother informs a fading rock star that she is his daughter.
Ironweed Ironweed (1987) Character: Young Francis
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Ruffian Ruffian (2007) Character: Bill Nack
Ruffian is an American made-for-television movie that tells the story of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Champion thoroughbred filly Ruffian who went undefeated until her death after breaking down in a nationally televised match race at Belmont Park on July 6, 1975 against the Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure. Made by ESPN Original Entertainment, the film is directed by Yves Simoneau and stars Sam Shepard as Ruffian's trainer, Frank Whiteley. The producers used four different geldings in the role of Ruffian. Locations for the 2007 film included Louisiana Downs in Shreveport, Louisiana and Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Hustlers Hustlers (2019) Character: Reese
A crew of savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
Curtain Call Curtain Call (1998) Character: Brett Conway
A bachelor afraid of marriage angers his long-time girlfriend by buying a splendid townhouse just for himself, only to find it haunted by the ghosts of a famous theatrical couple, who teach him about love and commitment.
JFK JFK (1991) Character: Oswald Imposter
Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.
Broken Arrow Broken Arrow (1996) Character: Giles Prentice
When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.
Against the Night Against the Night (2017) Character: Detective Ramsey
A group of friends sneak into an abandoned prison with the intention of making a ghost hunting video, until they start to go missing one by one.
Arthur Hailey's Detective Arthur Hailey's Detective (2005) Character: Brewmaster
Detective Sergeant Malcolm Ainslie, a Catholic priest turned distinguished investigator for the police, has agreed to hear the confession of a convicted serial killer sentenced to death in a just a matter of hours. What he promises to reveal to Ainslie is the truth behind the crimes and the reason he confessed to the one crime Ainslie doesn't even believe he committed. What unfolds between the two men is a serpentine trail into both men's pasts based on the bestseller from master storyteller Arthur Hailey.
The Hottest State The Hottest State (2006) Character: Harris
A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.
All That We Destroy All That We Destroy (2019) Character: Parker
A geneticist who fears that her son may be becoming a serial killer creates a group of clones in an attempt to cure him of his psychopathic tendencies by allowing him to relive the murder of his first victim.
Cold Dog Soup Cold Dog Soup (1990) Character: Michael Latchmer
Randy Quaid as the taxi driver drives Zen parables (Is time money - Is time the root of all evil?) into his passenger/protegee in a high-speed, idiosyncratic tour of their city's ethnic coteries. All the boy wants is to dispose of his date's dead dog Jasper and get back to the babe who's so hot she mutters darkly about being a Pressure Cooker: his conventional efforts are continually thwarted. Quaid is respected by the peculiar groups he interests in the dog's corpse and effects, and our one-gloved heroine is much keener on him than on her rather lackluster date.
A Midnight Clear A Midnight Clear (1992) Character: Paul 'Father' Mundy
In 1944 France, an American Intelligence Squad locates a German Platoon wishing to surrender rather than die in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, isolated from the war at present, put aside their differences and spend Christmas together before the surrender plan turns bad and both sides are forced to fight the other.
Warning Shot Warning Shot (2018) Character: David
A single mother and her young daughter struggle to make ends meet until they inherit their family's farmhouse. When a business rival covets their water rights, the situation spirals out of control.
Private Property Private Property (2022) Character: Ed Hogate
Kathryn, a struggling actress and unfulfilled housewife, becomes friendly with her new gardener, Ben. He gives her the attention and sensitivity she craves; however, he is not who he seems.
Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction (1994) Character: Brett
A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.
When Trumpets Fade When Trumpets Fade (1998) Character: Medic Chamberlain
In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.
QT8: The First Eight QT8: The First Eight (2019) Character: Self (archive footage)
A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.
Mrs. Harris Mrs. Harris (2006) Character: George Bolen
Based on the sensational 1980s media event, famed cardiologist Herman Tarnower meets a particularly brutal end at the hands of his jilted lover, Jean Harris.
Monster Trucks Monster Trucks (2016) Character: Wade Coley
Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.
A Good Night to Die A Good Night to Die (2003) Character: Chad
One day in the life of a hit man, Ronnie, who spends it trying to save the life of fellow hit man, August, who he had brought into the business three years ago. August has become a real problem for some of the bosses around town, and Ronnie will soon find out just what his Frankenstein's monster will cost him.
The Freshman The Freshman (1990) Character: Steve Bushak
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Career Opportunities Career Opportunities (1991) Character: Jim Dodge
Josie, the daughter of the town's wealthiest businessman, faces problems at home and wishes to leave town but is disoriented. Her decision is finalized after she falls asleep in a Target dressing room. She awakens to find herself locked in the store overnight with the janitor, Jim, the town "no hoper" and liar.
The Doors The Doors (1991) Character: Robby Krieger
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
The Desperate Trail The Desperate Trail (1995) Character: Walter Cooper
Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.
The Shed The Shed (2019) Character: Bane
The story of Stan, an orphaned teenager stuck living with his abusive grandfather and tasked with routinely protecting his best friend from high school bullies. When Stan discovers a murderous creature has taken refuge inside the tool shed in his backyard, he tries to secretly battle the demon alone until his bullied friend discovers the creature and has a far more sinister plan in mind.
Drillbit Taylor Drillbit Taylor (2008) Character: Jittery Bodyguard
Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash.
Cherry Crush Cherry Crush (2007) Character: Wade Chandling
A high school photographer breaks his own rules and falls in love with his teenage model.



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