Gary Busey

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One of Hollywood's most prolific talents, William Gary Busey has appeared in over 120 films and numerous TV shows. He is better known for his vibrant off-stage personality and penchant for odd interviews. His only Academy Award nomination came from his lead role in The Buddy Holly Story.

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Actor Credits (106) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2012 DaZe Mr. Morris
2012 Mansion of Blood Zacharia
2012 Piranha 3DD Clayton
2012 Lizzie Andrew Borden
2011 MTV Movie Awards (1) Himself
2011 The Apprentice (1)
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (1) Himself
2009 Hallettsville Sheriff David Ketchum
2008 Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (9)
2008 Homo Erectus Krutz
2008 Beyond the Ring Tony De Luca
2007 Maneater Grady Barnes
2007 Entourage (3) Himself
2007 Chasing the Dream Narrator
2006 MythBusters (1) Himself
2006 Tom Goes to the Mayor (1)
2006 Shut Up and Shoot! Mr. Katz
2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 Butch (voice)
2006 Scrubs (1)
2006 Succubus: Hell Bent Sentinel
2005 A Sight for Sore Eyes Earl Cooper
2005 Chasing Ghosts Marcos Alfiri
2005 Buckaroo: The Movie Dr. Brawn
2005 Into the West (1) Johnny Fox
2005 The Gingerdead Man Millard Findlemeyer
2005 The Hard Easy Vinnie
2005 No Rules Leroy Little
2004 Border Blues LAPD medium Michael March
2004 Latin Dragon Thorn
2004 World Poker Tour (1) Himself
2004 Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (1) Himself
2004 Fallacy
2004 Motocross Kids Viper
2004 El Padrino: The Latin Godfather
2003 I'm with Busey (13) Himself
2003 The Brendan Leonard Show (1) Himself
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
2003 Quigley Archie Channinng
2003 Ghost Rock Jack Pickett
2002 The Man Show (1) Himself
2002 Sam & Janet Bartender
2002 Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice Richmond Claremont
2001 King of the Hill (1)
2001 G-Men from Hell Lt. Langdon
2001 Hooded Angels Sheriff
2000 No Tomorrow Noah
2000 The Huntress (1) Tommy Van Slyke
2000 The Outer Limits (1)
2000 Tribulation Tom Canboro
2000 A Crack in the Floor Tyler Trout
1999 Shasta McNasty (1)
1999 Jacob Two Two Meets The Hooded Fang The Hooded Fang
1999 Walker, Texas Ranger (1) Donovan Riggs
1998 Soldier Church
1998 Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms Otto Mazur
1998 The Girl Next Door Sheriff Larson
1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Highway Patrolman
1998 Rough Draft Nelson Keece
1998 The Chain Frank Morrisey
1998 Hot Boyz Tully
1997 The Rage Art Dacy
1997 Rough Riders Gen. Joseph 'Fighting Joe' Wheeler
1997 Lost Highway Bill Dayton
1996 Carried Away Major Nathan Wheeler
1996 Black Sheep Sgt. Drake Sabitch
1996 Steel Sharks
1994 Surviving The Game Doc Hawkins
1994 Drop Zone ty Moncrief
1993 Fallen Angels (1)
1993 South Beach Lenny
1993 Rookie of the Year Chet 'Rocket' Steadman
1993 The Firm Eddie Lomax
1992 Under Siege Cmdr. Krill
1992 The Howard Stern Show (1) Himself
1991 Point Break Angelo Pappas
1990 Predator 2 Peter Keyes
1990 Act of Piracy Ted Andrews
1989 The Hitchhiker (1) Rev. Nolan Powers
1989 Hider in the House Tom Sykes
1988 A Dangerous Life Tony O'Neil
1988 Bulletproof Frank McBain
1987 Lethal Weapon Mr. Joshua
1986 Eye of the Tiger Buck Matthews
1986 Let's Get Harry Jack
1985 Silver Bullet Uncle Red
1985 Insignificance The Ballplayer
1984 The Bear Paul W. Bryant
1983 D.C. Cab Dell
1982 Barbarosa Karl Westover
1981 Carny Frankie
1980 Foolin' Around Wes
1979 Saturday Night Live (1) Himself - Host / Various
1978 The Buddy Holly Story
1978 Straight Time Willy Darin
1978 Big Wednesday Leroy Smith
1976 A Star Is Born Bobbie Ritchie
1976 The Gumball Rally Gibson - Camaro Team
1975 Baretta (1)
1975 Gunsmoke (1)
1974 Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Curly
1974 The Execution of Private Slovik Jimmy Feedek
1973 The Last American Hero Wayne Jackson
1972 Bonanza (1)
1972 The Magnificent Seven Ride! Hank Allan
1971 Angels Hard as They Come Henry
1968 Wild in the Streets Extra at concert
Producer Credits (1) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2009 Hallettsville producer
General Information Edit
Credited Name Gary Busey
Gender Male
Birthday June 29, 1944
Death
Primary Role Actor
Hometown Goose Creek, Texas
Country United States
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