Riley — The Buddy Holly Story Character Profile

About Riley

A local radio station manager who broadcasts The Crickets' performances. He informs Holly about a recording opportunity in Nashville and sends the band's demo tape to Ross Turner, indirectly catalyzing their national breakthrough.

Character Facts

Played by

William Jordan

Appears in

The Buddy Holly Story (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Riley — Professional Industry Contact — Ross Turner (Conrad Janis)

  Riley connects the local band with a major music producer.

  Riley sends The Crickets' performance tape to Ross Turner in New York City.

• Riley — Professional Radio Supporter — Buddy Holly (Gary Busey)

  Riley provides early institutional support for Buddy's career.

  Riley manages the local radio station that broadcasts The Crickets' roller-rink performance and informs Buddy about a Nashville recording opportunity.

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• Buddy Holly (Gary Busey)
• Jesse Charles (Don Stroud)
• Ray Bob Simmons (Charles Martin Smith)
• Ross Turner (Conrad Janis)
• Mr. Holly (Arch Johnson)
• Engineer Sam (Jody Berry)
• Luther (Matthew Beard)
• Avalon M.C. (M.G. Kelly)
• Wilson (Jim Beach)
• Maria Elena Holly (Maria Richwine)
• Mrs. Santiago (Gloria Irizarry)
• Sam (Paul Mooney)