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, 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, Winslow in
Broke Sky, Mickey in
Cordoba Nights Dr. Bankhead in ''
The Devil's Rejects and Road Rash in Hobgoblins''. Whitaker has appeared in the feature films
Getting Grace,
Give Till It Hurts,
A Dark Foe,
Night Club,
Halloween II and
Lionhead. On TV, Whitaker appeared on the
Cold Case episode "The Brush Man" and filmed a recurring role in the FX series
The Bridge. 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. In 2016, "Together and Alone" was shown again through the American Cinemateque at the Spielberg Theater with Garrett Clancy's "Dead Letters". Whitaker has also taught acting classes in Los Angeles for over twenty years ==Awards and nominations==