A talented musician, Gary Busey had already made his mark as a drummer (playing with his own band as well as musicians such as Leon Russell, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson) when he took Hollywood by storm with his 1978 portrayal of the title character in The Buddy Holly Story.Born June 29, 1944, in Goose Creek, Texas, Busey spent time on an Oklahoma ranch growing up, learning to ride bulls and acquiring the other cowboy skills that would help land him his debut role in the TV Western "The High Chaparral." After receiving an Oscar nod for his work in The Buddy Holly Story, Busey continued to land important films during the 1970s and '80s, including Big Wednesday and Lethal Weapon.
In more recent years, Busey has played the villain to perfection in films such as Hider in the House (1989) and Under Siege (1992). In 2006, he lent his voice to Dr. Dolittle 3.
The Buddy Holly StoryOscar nominee Gary Busey does his own singing in this chronicle of the rise and untimely death of rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly. The biopic covers Holly's beginnings, his first hit singles, his marriage and his rocky relationship with his band. Read More
TribulationGary Busey plays police detective Tom Canboro in this thriller inspired by modern-day interpretations of biblical prophecies. Involved in a horrible car accident while racing to his sister's (Margot Kidder) aid, Canboro ends up in a coma -- only to awaken years later in a world controlled by a false... Read More
Diary of a Serial KillerFreelance journalist Nelson Keece (Gary Busey) catches a serial killer in action. Intrigued, and on the heels of a great story, Keece begins to chronicle the maniac's exploits. Soon, the intrepid reporter finds himself drawn into the killer's bloody world and actually accused of his violent crimes.... Read More
The Hard EasyPaul Weston (Henry Thomas) and his crew have the perfect jewel heist planned. Every detail has been organized, every contingency prepared for ... except one: Roger Hargitay (David Boreanaz) and his team have the same plan. On one fateful night, the perfect robbery spins out of control as both gangs... Read More
ManeaterA man is found slaughtered and dismembered in the sleepy Georgia town of Mount Raven. Sheriff Grady (Gary Busey) soon discovers the killer's identity: a 600-pound Bengal tiger that's escaped from a traveling carnival. As an English big-game hunter (Ian D. Clark), the National Guard, a ravenous press... Read More
