Biography Born July 20, 1963, Frank Whaley grew up in Syracruse, New York and left home at eighteen to pursue an acting career. He obtained a BA in theater from State University of New York Albany in Albany New York and studied at the Actors Studio in New York, New York. His older brother Robert originally wanted to be an actor, but Frank later became interested in the profession and followed in his brothers footsteps. He not only has a brother but two sisters as well. His brother is the lead singer of the New York based band, the Niagras and was also the composer for Franks directorial debut "Joe the King". Frank has worked steadily in off-broadway productions with the theater groups Naked Angels, Circle in the Square and West Side Artists.Frank makes his home in New York and is close friends with actor Ethan Hawke, whom he met on the set of "A Midnight Clear". Together they formed the Malaparte Theater Company (now defunct). Disgruntled with how his acting career has progressed Frank is stepping behind the camera more and more. His latest venture is The Jimmy Show which lists him has writer, actor and director.   Information obtained from various online sources.