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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 pawnshop owner. He wrote and starred in the film Eddie Presley (based on his own successful stage play). Whitaker also wrote, directed, and starred in Together and Alone.

Other notable roles include: a racist cop in Tales from the Crypt, the bouncer Roadrash in Hobgoblins, Boss Man in Feast, the sheriff in The Fun Park, Luther in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (which he also co-wrote), Buddy in Dead Letters (film), Winslow in Broken Sky, Mickey in Cordoba Nights, and Dr. Bankhead in The Devil's Rejects.