Actor

Frank Whaley

1987–presentb. 1963DramaThrillerComedyCrime

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 4 films ↗Also wrote 4 screenplays ↗

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Known For

75 acting credits

as Brett

Pulp Fiction

as Brett

1994

Pulp Fiction

as Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)

School of Rock

as Battle of the Bands Director (uncredited)

2003

School of Rock

Filmography

2025Saint ClareMailman Bob4.8 2023Death on the BorderDetective John Watson5.9 2022BitconKip4.2 2022Private PropertyEd Hogate4.6 2021Magic in Mount HollyBuyer6.3 2021If You Build It: 30 Years of Field of DreamsSelf

About

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.

As Director

Full director page ↗

1999Joe the King 2007New York City Serenade 2002The Jimmy Show 2014Like Sunday, Like Rain

As Screenwriter

Full writer page ↗

2007New York City Serenade 2002The Jimmy Show 2014Like Sunday, Like Rain 1999Joe the King

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