Gary Busey
William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944 in Goose Creek , Texas ) is an American actor .
Life
Gary Busey graduated from high school in Tulsa , Oklahoma . He first studied at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg , where his interest in acting began. He moved to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater , which he left a year before graduation.
Busey was initially seen in small roles in the late 1960s. In the 1970s he starred in television programs such as the television series Bonanza and minor roles in various television and feature films. Busey was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978) . Further appearances in film and television followed, where he appears in a wide variety of genres. He made well-known film appearances in Lethal Weapon - Two Steel-Hard Professionals (1987), Dangerous Surf (1991) and Red Alert (1992). Since the late 1990s, appearances in B-films and direct-to-video productions increased.
His work includes more than 170 productions.
Private
Busey suffered a serious brain injury in a serious motorcycle accident on December 4, 1988 when he hit the curb head first without a helmet . He was then treated at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, which he left at his own request after only five weeks.
Busey was married twice. His son Jake Busey is also an actor.
Filmography (selection)
- 1968: Wild in the Streets
- 1972: The Death Ride of the glorious 7 (The Magnificent Seven Ride!)
- 1972: Bonanza (TV series, episode 14x09: The story of a doctor )
- 1973: The Last American Hero (The Last American Hero)
- 1974: The Last Bite the Dogs (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot)
- 1976: A Star Is Born
- 1976: The craziest rally in the world (The Gumball Rally)
- 1978: Decision Day (Big Wednesday)
- 1978: The Buddy Holly Story (The Buddy Holly Story)
- 1978: hour of probation (straight time)
- 1980: Fair (Carny)
- 1983: The Chaotenclique (DC Cab)
- 1985: The Werewolf of Tarker Mills (Silver Bullet)
- 1986: Eye of the Tiger
- 1987: Lethal Weapon - Two tough professionals (Lethal Weapon)
- 1988: Bulletproof - Der Tiger II (Bulletproof)
- 1989: Hider in the House (Hider in the House)
- 1990: Predator 2
- 1991: Dangerous surf (Point Break)
- 1992: Red alert (Under Siege)
- 1992: Chrome Soldiers
- 1993: Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series - episode: 07_143_No one gets out of here alive)
- 1993: The high-flyer (Rookie of the Year)
- 1993: The company (The Firm)
- 1993: The Scalpel Killer (Breaking Point)
- 1994: Chasers - Too sexy for jail (Chasers)
- 1994: Drop Zone
- 1994: Infernal Fighter
- 1994: Surviving the Game - Kill Him! (Surviving the Game)
- 1995: Man with a Gun
- 1996: Black Sheep
- 1996: The Chain - Trapped in the jungle hell
- 1997: Suspicious Minds
- 1997: Lost Highway
- 1997: Steel Sharks - survival is their goal (Steel Sharks)
- 1998: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- 1998 Universal Soldier 2 : Brothers in Arms
- 1998: Star Force Soldier (Soldier)
- 1999: Roadblock (Detour)
- 1999: Hot Boyz
- 2000: Outer Limits - The Unknown Dimension ( The Outer Limits , TV series, episode 6x16: Revival )
- 2000: Glory Glory
- 2001: Law & Order (TV series, episode 12x06: Perishable Fame )
- 2002: Snap Shot 2: The Icebreakers
- 2004–2007: Entourage (TV series, 3 episodes)
- 2004: El Padrino
- 2005: The Gingerdead Man
- 2005: Soft Target
- 2006: Valley of the Wolves - Iraq (Kurtlar Vadisi - Irak)
- 2006: Scrubs - The Beginners ( Scrubs , episode 5x06: My wrong conclusion )
- 2006: Dr. Dolittle 3
- 2007: Maneater
- 2008: Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (reality TV show, season 2)
- 2008: Beyond the Ring
- 2009: Hallettsville
- 2010: Freaky Saturday Night Fever
- 2010: Down and Distance
- 2011: Lizzie
- 2011: Two and a Half Men (TV series, episode 9x09)
- 2012: Piranha 2 (Piranha 3DD)
- 2013: Bounty Killer
- 2016: Sharknado 4 ( Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens , movie made for TV)
- 2018: Sharknado 6: The Last One ( The Last Sharknado: It's About Time , TV movie)
Awards and nominations
- 1978: Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for The Buddy Holly Story .
- 1978: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor for The Buddy Holly Story .
Web links
- Gary Busey in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ W. Reed Moran: Gary Busey ministers to brain injury community . In: USA Today , July 5, 2001. Retrieved August 5, 2007.
- ↑ Celebrity Rehab 2 with Dr. Drew, Episode 2, VH1.com . Retrieved March 26, 2009.
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Busey, Gary |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Busey, William Gary (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | June 29, 1944 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Goose Creek , Texas , United States |