Jesse Buford — A Big Hand for the Little Lady Character Profile

About Jesse Buford

One of the five wealthy high-roller poker players. Like the others, he drops all personal and professional obligations to attend the annual high-stakes game.

Character Facts

Played by

John Qualen

Appears in

A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)

Role

Supporting

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