Gary Busey

Biography

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.

Career Overview

Gary Busey has 175 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gingerdead Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Predator 2, Lethal Weapon, Under Siege. 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

175

Birth Date

1944-06-29 00:00:00

Birth Place

Goose Creek, Texas, USA

Known For

• 

  Predator 2
• 

  Lethal Weapon
• 

  Under Siege
• 

  Point Break
• 

  Silver Bullet
• 

  Lost Highway

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

• The Gingerdead Man Collection (2 titles)
• Sharknado (2 titles)
• Time Warp Collection (1 titles)
• Bunker of Blood Collection (1 titles)
• Piranha (1 titles)
• Piranha 3D Collection (1 titles)
• Maneater (1 titles)
• Dr. Dolittle Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Danny Glover (2 collaborations)
• Steve Kahan (2 collaborations)
• Louis Eppolito (2 collaborations)
• Julian Reyes (2 collaborations)
• Jack Kehler (2 collaborations)
• Rubén Blades (1 collaborations)
• María Conchita Alonso (1 collaborations)
• Bill Paxton (1 collaborations)
• Robert Davi (1 collaborations)
• Adam Baldwin (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (174 credits)

  • The Hand Job

    Blind Master

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Downtown Bus

    Gruce Gissler

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Gettysburg Address

    John C. Calhoun (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Trick and Treats

    Pastor Joseph

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Gingerdead Man: Murder-Thon

    Millard Findlemeyer

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Holy Cash

    Actor

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Reggie: A Millennial Depression Comedy

    Trainer

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Follow-Up

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Butcher's Bake Off: Hell's Kitchen

    Millard Findlemeyer (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Impractical Jokers: The Staten Island Holiday Spectacular

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

    Wilford Wexler

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Camp Manna

    Jack Cujo Parrish

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Raised on Rock - The Burnette Family Legacy

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Mamaboy

    Coach Dombrowski

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

    Wilford Wexler

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Candiland

    Arnie/God

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Bikini Model Academy

    Uncle Seymore

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Mansion of Blood

    Zacharia

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Entourage

    Gary Busey

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Celebrity Family Feud

    - Jana Kramer vs. Gary Busey (2018) ... Self actor actors
    2015
  • Confessions of a Womanizer

    Gary

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Behaving Badly

    Chief Clark

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Guido

    Steve Kaufman

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Matt's Chance

    Bill

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Piranha 3DD

    Clayton

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • That's Insignificance

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Impractical Jokers

    - Staten Island Holiday Spectacular (2018) ... Self actor actors

    - The Marathon Man (2018) ... Self actor actors

    - Lady and the Tramp (2017) ... Self actor actors
    2011
  • 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

    (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Hallettsville

    Sheriff David Ketchum

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Beyond The Ring

    Tony De Luca

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Maneater

    Grady Barnes

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Homo Erectus

    Krutz

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Ultimate Fighter

    Wizard

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Hard Easy

    Vinnie

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Shut Up and Shoot!

    Bob Katz

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Dr. Dolittle 3

    Butch (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Descansos

    The Keeper

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Cloud 9

    Gary Busey

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Crooked

    John Rouse

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Gingerdead Man

    Millard Findlemeyer

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Making of: The Gingerdead Man

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Buckaroo

    Dr. Brawn

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Shade of Pale

    Billings

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Chasing Ghosts

    Marcos Alfiri

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The Hunters and the Hunted: The Making of 'Predator 2'

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • No Rules

    Leroy Little

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Dancing with the Stars

    - Week #4 (2015) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week #3 (Performances) (2015) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week #2 (Performances 2) (2015) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Week #2 (Performances 1) (2015) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Season 21 begins & the 12 new Celebrities perform for the 1st time tonight (2015) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - She Swill Survive (2014) ... Gary Busey (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Motocross Kids

    Viper

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • El padrino: The Latin Godfather

    Lars

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Latin Dragon

    Thorn

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • American Dictators: Staging of the 2004 Presidential Election

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Ghost Rock

    Jack Pickett

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely

    Mesdeg

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Double Dare

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Fallacy

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Border Blues

    LAPD medium Michael March

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Entourage

    - Gary's Desk (2007) ... Gary Busey actor actors

    - The Boys Are Back in Town (2005) ... Gary Busey actor actors

    - Busey and the Beach (2004) ... Gary Busey actor actors
    2004
  • Frost: Portrait of a Vampire

    Micah

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Quigley

    Archie Channing

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Welcome 2 Ibiza

    Cortez

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Prize Fighter

    Whitey Ferguson

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Two and a Half Men

    - Frodo's Headshots (2011) ... Gary Busey actor actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Gary Busey, Russell Simmons, & The Transplants (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Episode 94 (2003) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2003
  • On the Edge

    Felix

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Hooded Angels

    Sheriff

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Sam & Janet

    Bartender

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice

    Richmond Claremont

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Down 'n Dirty

    D. A. Mickey Casey

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • A Crack in the Floor

    Tyler Trout

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Celebrity Big Brother

    - Live Launch (2014) ... Self actor actors
    2001
  • Scrubs

    - My Missed Perception (2006) ... Gary Busey actor actors
    2001
  • G-Men from Hell

    Lt. Langdon

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Two Shades of Blue

    Jack Reynolds

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Best Actress

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Hot Boyz

    Tully

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Tribulation

    Tom Canboro

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • No Tomorrow

    Noah

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang

    The Hooded Fang

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Girl Next Door

    Sheriff Larson

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Behind The Music: The Day The Music Died

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Soldier

    Church

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Detour

    Mo Ginsburg

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms

    Otto Mazur

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    Highway Patrolman

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Rough Draft

    Nelson Keece

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Steel Sharks

    Cmdr. Bill McKay

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Rage

    Art Dacy

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Rough Riders

    Gen. Joseph Wheeler

    actor

    actors

    - Part 2 (1997) ... Gen. Joseph Wheeler actor actors

    - Part 1 (1997) ... Gen. Joseph Wheeler actor actors
    1997
  • Plato's Run

    Plato

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Suspicious Minds

    Vic Mulvey

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Lethal Tender

    Mr. Turner

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Lost Highway

    Bill Dayton

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • King of the Hill

    - Soldier of Misfortune (2001) ... Mad Dog (voice) actor actors
    1997
  • Sticks & Stones

    Book's Dad

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Black Sheep

    Drake Sabitch

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Carried Away

    Major Nathan Wheeler

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Real Thing

    Foreman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Man with a Gun

    Jack Rushton

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Outer Limits

    - Revival (2000) ... Ezra Burnham actor actors
    1995
  • Drop Zone

    Ty Moncrief

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Warriors

    Frank Vail

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Chasers

    Sergeant Vince Banger

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Surviving the Game

    Hawkins

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Breaking Point

    Dwight

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • South Beach

    Lenny

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Rookie of the Year

    Chet Steadman

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Firm

    Eddie Lomax

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Walker, Texas Ranger

    - Special Witness (1999) ... Donovan Riggs actor actors
    1993
  • Fallen Angels

    - Since I Don't Have You (1993) ... 'Buzz' Meeks actor actors
    1993
  • Under Siege

    Commander Krill

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Canvas

    Ozzy Decker

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Player

    Gary Busey

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Chrome Soldiers

    Jim 'Flash' Gordon

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Wild Texas Wind

    Justice Parker

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Point Break

    Agent Angelo Pappas

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

    Clint Hornby

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Voices That Care

    Self - Choir Member

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Predator 2

    Peter Keyes

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Formerly Famous (2001) ... Tommy Vega actor actors
    1990
  • The Neon Empire

    Frank Weston

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Hider in the House

    Tom Sykes

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister (2005) ... Gary Busey (voice) actor actors
    1989
  • Act of Piracy

    Ted Andrews

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Bulletproof

    Frank 'Bulletproof' McBain

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Lethal Weapon

    Mr. Joshua

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Let's Get Harry

    Jack

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Half a Lifetime

    Bart

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Eye of the Tiger

    Buck Matthews

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Silver Bullet

    Uncle Red

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Insignificance

    The Ballplayer

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Bear

    Paul W. Bryant

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • D.C. Cab

    Dell

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Hitchhiker

    - W.G.O.D. (1985) ... Rev. Nolan Powers actor actors
    1983
  • Barbarosa

    Karl Westover

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Foolin' Around

    Wes

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Carny

    Frankie

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Set-Up

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Big Wednesday

    Leroy "The Masochist" Smith

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Buddy Holly Story

    Buddy Holly

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Straight Time

    Willy Darin

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • A Star Is Born

    Bobbie Ritchie

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • The Gumball Rally

    Gibson (Camaro Team)

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • You and Me

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Gary Busey/Gary Busey with Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield, Eubie Blake (1979) ... Self - Host actor actors
    1975
  • Baretta

    - On the Road (1975) ... actor actors
    1975
  • The Law

    William Bright

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

    Curly

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Execution of Private Slovik

    Jimmy Feedek

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Blood Sport

    David Lee Birdsong

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Hex

    Giblets

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • The Last American Hero

    Wayne Jackson

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Lolly-Madonna XXX

    Zeb Gutshall

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Dirty Little Billy

    Basil Crabtree

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Magnificent Seven Ride!

    Hank Allan

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Kung Fu

    - The Ancient Warrior (1973) ... Josh actor actors
    1972
  • Angels Hard as They Come

    Henry

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Didn’t You Hear?

    James

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Wild in the Streets

    Concert Attendee (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Love-Ins

    Hippie with Loudspeaker (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The High Chaparral

    - The Badge (1970) ... Rafe actor actors
    1967
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - Episode 181 (1978) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • Bonanza

    - The Hidden Enemy (1972) ... Henry Johnson actor actors
    1959
  • Gunsmoke

    - The Busters (1975) ... Harve Daley actor actors
    1955

• sound (1 credits)

  • Nashville

    original music composer

    sound
    1975