Rod Whitaker (other)
Rod Whitaker may refer to: * Trevanian (Rodney William Whitaker, 1931–2005), American film scholar and writer * Rod Whitaker (rugby league) (born 1963), rugby league footballer * Rodney Whitaker Rodney Whitaker (born February 22, 1968) is an American jazz double bass player and educator. Biography Born in Detroit, Whitaker attended Wayne State University, and studied with Robert Gladstone, principal bass with the Detroit Symphony Orche ...

Trevanian
Rodney William Whitaker (June 12, 1931 – December 14, 2005) was an American film scholar and writer who wrote several novels under the pen name Trevanian. Whitaker wrote in a wide variety of genres, achieved bestseller status, and published under several other names, as well, including Nicholas Seare, Beñat Le Cagot, and Edoard Moran. He published the nonfiction book ''The Language of Film'' under his own name. Between 1972 and 1983, five of his novels sold more than a million copies each. He was described as "the only writer of airport paperbacks to be compared to Zola, Ian Fleming, Poe, and Chaucer." Whitaker adamantly avoided publicity for most of his life. His real name was a closely held secret until 1998, when a reporter for the ''Austin American-Statesman'' published it. Life Born in Granville, New York, Whitaker became enthralled with stories as a boy. His family struggled with poverty. He lived for several years in Albany, New York, as a youth (a time portraye ...
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Rod Whitaker (rugby League)
Rod Whitaker is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad in 1988. Background Whitaker played in the local leagues with Cessnock before signing with Newcastle in 1988. Playing career Whitaker made his first grade debut for Newcastle in Round 1 1988 against the Parramatta Eels in the club's inaugural match. Whitaker played four more games for Newcastle. His last match in first grade was a 14-8 loss against the Penrith Panthers The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith that competes in the NRL. The team is based west of the centre of Sydney, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Penrith .... References External links *http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Rod_Whitaker/summary.html {{DEFAULTSORT:Whitaker, Rod Australian rugby league players Newcastle Knights players Living people 1963 births Rugby league wi ...
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