Biographie
The son of veteran stage actor James Wheaton, Frank Kahlil Wheaton was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in Compton, California, where he played football for Centennial High School. He attended California State University at Northridge, where he earned a degree in Radio/TV and Film. Upon graduation, the younger Mr. Wheaton developed his mellifluous voice as a broadcast announcer, engineer, and producer for various radio stations. While working as an announcer at Howard University's WHUR-FM in Washington, D.C., he helped popularize the long-running program, "The Daily Drum." For several years, he was employed by the National Broadcasting Corporation in Washington, where he worked alongside several highly respected broadcasters including David Brinkley, John Chancellor, and Barbara Walters.
In 1978, Mr. Wheaton relocated to New York City, and quickly established himself as a top print model and commercial actor. For the next five years, he would appear in over 300 advertisements from some of the most familiar brands in the United States including McDonald's, Sears, and Kodak. During this time, he would also appear in assorted film and television roles. In 1982, he served as a reporter on the documentary series, Counterattack: Crime in America (1982), hosted by George Kennedy on ABC.
In 1984, while a student at the University of West Los Angeles School of Law, Mr. Wheaton founded The Management Group, Sports/ Entertainment Representatives. Throughout the years, his company has managed distinguished athletes and entertainers as well as produced a series of special events. As either a manager or producer his diverse list of clients have included James Worthy, Michael Jordan, Essie Mae Washington-Williams, and Milton Berle.
Despite his busy schedule and as producer and manager, Mr. Wheaton still finds time to serve on various boards and make the occasional appearance as an actor.
