Frank Whaley Overview

Born in Syracuse, New York, Frank Whaley is best known for his vivid portrayals of put-upon, sometimes ill-fated young men. Whaley studied theater at both the University of New York, Albany and New York City's Actors Studio, where he earned a BA. The actor got his first break with a role in Ironweed (1987), sharing the screen with movie icons Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. Following secondary parts in films like Field of Dreams and Born on the Fourth of July (both 1989), he landed... See All