Duane Whitaker - Actor Profile

Duane Whitaker

Acting
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1959
Birth Place: Abilene, Texas, USA

About Duane Whitaker

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Duane Whitaker  (born June 23, 1959) is an American actor. Duane Whitaker is probably best known for his role in Quentin Tarantino's popular 1994 film Pulp Fiction as Maynard, the sadistic pawn shop owner. He wrote and portrayed the title role in Eddie Presley (based on his own successful stage play). Whitaker also wrote, directed and appeared in Together and Alone. Other notable roles include; a racist cop in Tales from the Hood, the bouncer Roadrash in Hobgoblins, Boss Man in Feast, The Sheriff in Trailer Park of Terror, Luther in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (which he also co-wrote), Buddy in Dead Letters (film), Winslow in Broke Sky, Mickey in Cordoba Nights and Dr. Bankhead in The Devil's Rejects. Most recently Duane has appeared in the feature films Albino Farm and Dozers and on TV in the Cold Case episode "The Brush Man" and appears in the new Rob Zombie film Halloween II. Whitaker has also written numerous screenplays including "Stripteaser." On March 31, 2010, American Cinematheque hosted a screening of Eddie Presley and "Together and Alone" at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. Duane is a graduate of Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Duane Whitaker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Duane Whitaker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Duane Whitaker's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Duane Whitaker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pulp Fiction, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Duane Whitaker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Duane Whitaker's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Duane Whitaker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Saint Nick of Bethlehem Charlie Hit Similar →
2024 I Don't Know Gary Flop Similar →
2024 Slaughterhouse On The Hill Coach Krutcher Flop Similar →
2023 Suffrage Mickey Simpson Flop Similar →
2023 Lucky Louie Payton Flop Similar →
2022 The Red Tide Massacre Charlie Flop Similar →
2022 Sally Floss: Digital Detective Frank Flop Similar →
2020 Edge of Town Dodge Flop Similar →
2020 Disrupted Tom Cushing Average Similar →
2020 Mark of the Rougarou Bogey Average Similar →
2020 My Brothers' Crossing Pastor Mike Price Hit Similar →
2019 3 from Hell Dr. Bankhead (uncredited) Average Similar →
2018 American Nightmares Mechanic Flop Similar →
2018 Getting Grace Reverend Osburn Flop Similar →
2014 Scammerhead Dongren Super Hit Similar →
2012 Bad Ass Rex / Pawn Shop Owner Average Similar →
2011 Children of the Corn: Genesis Pritchett Flop Similar →
2011 Night Club Intimidating Inmate Flop Similar →
2009 Albino Farm Jeremiah Flop Similar →
2009 Halloween II Sherman Benny Flop Similar →
2009 The Butcher Car Buyer Flop Similar →
2008 Trailer Park of Terror Sheriff Keys Flop Similar →
2008 Rex Marcus Cotter Flop Similar →
2007 Broke Sky Sheriff Winslow Average Similar →
2007 Cordoba Nights Mickey Hit Similar →
2007 Cold Ones Buddy Flop Similar →
2007 Urban Decay Burly Bum Flop Similar →
2005 Feast Boss Man Average Similar →
2005 The Devil's Rejects Dr. Bankhead Hit Similar →
2003 Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman Mitch Flop Similar →
2003 The Low Budget Time Machine Pinky Average Similar →
2002 Groom Lake Dr. Stevens Flop Similar →
1999 From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money Luther Flop Similar →
1998 Spoiler Sergeant Flop Similar →
1998 Together and Alone Zevo Average Similar →
1997 The Haunted Sea Andy Delgado Flop Similar →
1996 Within the Rock Potter Flop Similar →
1995 Night of the Scarecrow Deputy #1 Flop Similar →
1995 Stripteaser Bar Patron Flop Similar →
1995 Tales from the Hood Billy (segment "Rogue Cop Revelation") Average Similar →
1994 Puppet Master 5 Scott Flop Similar →
1994 Pulp Fiction Maynard Super Hit Similar →
1994 Saturday Night Special Reno Flop Similar →
1993 Eddie Presley Eddie Presley Flop Similar →
1990 Vice Academy Part 2 Long John Flop Similar →
1990 Rich Men, Single Women Mechanic Flop Similar →
1990 Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Kim Flop Similar →
1989 Marked for Murder O'Donnel Flop Similar →
1988 Deadly Dreams Norman Perkins Flop Similar →
1988 Hobgoblins Roadrash Flop Similar →

Duane Whitaker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Duane Whitaker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Duane Whitaker is "Pulp Fiction" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Duane Whitaker acted in?

Duane Whitaker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Duane Whitaker?

Other notable films include "Scammerhead", "Cordoba Nights", and "Saint Nick of Bethlehem".