Duane Whitaker
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Born | June 23, 1959 Abilene, Texas |
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 (film)" 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", Boss Man in "Feast (film)", The Sheriff in "Trailer Park of Terror", Luthor in "From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money" (Which he also co-wrote), Buddy in "Cold Ones, Winslow in "Broke Sky", Mickey in "Cordoba Nights" and Dr. Bankhead in "The Devil's Rejects". Most recently Duane has appeared as Jeremiah in "Albino Farm" and "Dozers" as Phil. Whitaker has also written numerous screenplays including "Stripteaser". Whitaker is a graduate of Monterey High School in Lubbock.