Jake Busey

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Characters played by Jake Busey

Robert Maine — Identity (2003)

A convicted murderer being transported by Officer Rhodes. He escapes briefly but is recaptured, later found dead. His presence and transport files help expose Rhodes' hidden criminal identity.

Mobile Lab Technician — Twister (1996)

Support staff operating mobile meteorological research equipment.

Officer Treen — Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

Officer Treen is a police officer involved after neighbors assume that Luther is stealing a borrowed Christmas tree.

Johnny Bartlett — The Frighteners (1996)

Johnny Bartlett was executed in 1964 for murdering twelve people at Fairwater sanatorium because he wanted to become a prolific serial killer. His ghost is summoned from Hell by Patricia Bradley and continues killing victims marked with numbers. He murdered Debra through his ghostly form, masquerades behind the reaper-like entity, and is finally dragged back to Hell.

Oscar (voice) — Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! (2012)

Doggy day school instructor who guards hotel secrets.

Jack — The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003)

The new Hitcher in the second film, succeeding the original killer. He is a cunning and violent serial offender who hijacks vehicles, murders law enforcement and civilians, frames innocents, and meets his end at the hands of Maggie.

Kyle Brenner — Tomcats (2001)

Kyle Brenner is Michael's wealthy, arrogant fellow bachelor and the last rival for the shared fund. He once loved Natalie but abandoned her after their night together, later marries her while intending to continue womanizing, and ultimately separates from her after she knocks him unconscious on their wedding night.

Darrell Claxton — The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (2002)

An eccentric, germaphobic team member who suggests replacing the mouse and keyboard with virtual reality gloves to meet the strict budget.

Clay — Deserted (2016)

Clay is a good samaritan encountered after the group’s car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. He helps the travelers by towing their vehicle to a local mechanic, giving them a chance to seek repairs and continue toward the festival. His brief intervention connects the stranded group with Archer and the local stop.

Angus Montier — Home Fries (1998)

A volatile helicopter pilot who executes the attack killing Henry. Driven by maternal loyalty, he hunts down Sally but is convinced by his brother to stand down.

Colonel Jackson Boomer — Dead Again in Tombstone (2017)

A ruthless former Confederate colonel and the story's main antagonist. He seeks to acquire a mysterious evil relic to unleash absolute evil, resorting to threatening Guerrero's family to force compliance.

Wild Bill — Road House 2: Last Call (2006)

Former bar cooler turned rival, hired by Victor Cross to eliminate Shane and his uncle.

Career Overview

Jake Busey has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Predator with 1 titles. Signature works include Starship Troopers, Enemy of the State, Identity. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
117
Birth Date
1971-06-15
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q708824), public domain (CC0).