Gary Busey
Known for
An actor of forceful physique and volcanic energy, Gary Busey (Goose Creek, Texas, 1944) reached his peak playing the rock pioneer in 'The Buddy Holly Story' (1978), a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Across more than a hundred films he specialized in memorable supporting parts, frequently villains, as in 'Lethal Weapon' (1987) or 'Under Siege'. His presence also ran across television, from 'Gunsmoke' to 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. Busey is distinguished by an excessive and unpredictable intensity that turns his characters into figures on the brink of losing control.
Gary Busey
117 Movies
25 Series
An actor of forceful physique and volcanic energy, Gary Busey (Goose Creek, Texas, 1944) reached his peak playing the rock pioneer in 'The Buddy Holly Story' (1978), a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Across more than a hundred films he specialized in memorable supporting parts, frequently villains, as in 'Lethal Weapon' (1987) or 'Under Siege'. His presence also ran across television, from 'Gunsmoke' to 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. Busey is distinguished by an excessive and unpredictable intensity that turns his characters into figures on the brink of losing control.
Movies
Plays Mr. Joshua
Lethal Weapon
1987
Plays Highway Patrolman
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
1998
Plays Bill Dayton
Lost Highway
1997
Plays Agent Angelo Pappas
Point Break
1991
Plays Peter Keyes
Predator 2
1990
Plays Commander Krill
Under Siege
1992
Plays Eddie Lomax
The Firm
1993
Plays Clayton
Piranha 3DD
2012
Plays Gary Busey
The Player
1992
Plays Church
Soldier
1998
Plays Gary Busey
Entourage
2015
Plays Chet Steadman
Rookie of the Year
1993
Plays Uncle Red
Silver Bullet
1985
Plays Hawkins
Surviving the Game
1994
Plays Hank Allan
The Magnificent Seven Ride!
1972
Plays Willy Darin
Straight Time
1978
Plays Wilford Wexler
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
2016
Plays Actor
Holy Cash
2024
Plays Curly
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
1974
Plays Ty Moncrief
Drop Zone
1994
Plays Wes
Foolin' Around
1980
Plays Otto Mazur
Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms
1998
Plays Butch (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 3
2006
Plays Sergeant Vince Banger
Chasers
1994
Plays Bobbie Ritchie
A Star Is Born
1976
Plays Drake Sabitch
Black Sheep
1996
Plays Lars
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004
Plays LAPD medium Michael March
Border Blues
2004
Plays Vic Mulvey
Suspicious Minds
1997
Plays Doctor
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
2006
Plays Jack Cujo Parrish
Camp Manna
2018
Plays Gibson (Camaro Team)
The Gumball Rally
1976
Plays Tom Canboro
Tribulation
2000
Plays Sentinel
Succubus: Hell-Bent
2007
Plays Sheriff David Ketchum
Hallettsville
2009
Plays Bartender
Sam & Janet
2002
Plays Karl Westover
Barbarosa
1982
Plays Dwight
Breaking Point
1994
Plays The Keeper
Descansos
2006
Plays Foreman
The Real Thing
1996
Plays Chief Clark
Behaving Badly
2014
Plays Grady Barnes
Maneater
2007
Plays Dell
D.C. Cab
1983
Plays Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
Big Wednesday
1978
Plays Vinnie
The Hard Easy
2006
Plays Arnie/God
Candiland
2016
Plays Buck Matthews
Eye of the Tiger
1986
Plays Zeb Gutshall
Lolly-Madonna XXX
1973
Plays Tully
Hot Boyz
2000
Plays Buddy Holly
The Buddy Holly Story
1978
TV Shows
Plays Зингер (бывший муж Дункан)
Yesenin
2005
Plays Johnny Fox
Into the West
2005
Plays Tony O'Neil
A Dangerous Life
1988
Plays Self
Impractical Jokers
2011
Plays March
Russians in the City of Angels
2003
Plays Gary Busey
Entourage
2004
Plays Frank Weston
The Neon Empire
1989
Plays Gen. Joseph Wheeler
Rough Riders
1997
Plays Army Man
Nite Tales: The Series
2009
Plays Coach Red Harris (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
Plays 'Buzz' Meeks
Fallen Angels
1993
Plays Alternate Universe Peabody (voice)
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
2015
Plays Gary Busey (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Josh
Kung Fu
1972
Plays Mad Dog (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Harve Daley
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Donovan Riggs
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Rafe
The High Chaparral
1967
Plays Rev. Nolan Powers
The Hitchhiker
1983
Plays Ezra Burnham
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Gary Busey
Two and a Half Men
2003
Plays Henry Johnson
Bonanza
1959
Plays Tommy Vega
Law & Order
1990
Plays Gary Busey (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Gary Busey
Scrubs
2001
Latest Trailers
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Dead Janitors Club
Full Filmography
Dead Janitors Club
George
2026
Film
Trick and Treats
Pastor Joseph
2025
Film
Gingerdead Man: Murder-Thon
Millard Findlemeyer
2025
Film
Holy Cash
Actor
2024
Film
Reggie: A Millennial Depression Comedy
Trainer
2021
Film
Camp Manna
Jack Cujo Parrish
2018
Film
Mamaboy
Coach Dombrowski
2016
Film
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Wilford Wexler
2016
Film
Candiland
Arnie/God
2016
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gary Busey and where are they from?
Gary Busey is 82 years old, born on June 29, 1944 in Goose Creek, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Gary Busey?
Gary Busey is best known for roles in Lethal Weapon, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Point Break.
How many movies has Gary Busey been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1967), Gary Busey has appeared in 117 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Gary Busey's first movie?
The career of Gary Busey began with The Love-Ins (1967).
What is Gary Busey's most recent movie or series?
Gary Busey's most recent release is Dead Janitors Club, which premiered on August 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Gary Busey appeared in?
On television, Gary Busey has appeared in The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, American Dad!, Law & Order.
Gary Busey
1944-06-29 · Goose Creek, Texas, USA
William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in over 120 films, as well as making regular appearances on Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, and Entourage. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1978 for his role in The Buddy Holly Story.